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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.03, 12,889.55 and 2,353.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.03, 12,889.55 and 2,353.10 is: 3,529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.03 : 12,889.55 = 2,353.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.03/12,889.55 = 2,353.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.03x = 12,889.55 × 2,353.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.03x = 30,330,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,330,335.66/8,593.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.64

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