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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.05, 12,889.91 and 3,046.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.05, 12,889.91 and 3,046.41 is: 4,569.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.05 : 12,889.91 = 3,046.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.05/12,889.91 = 3,046.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.05x = 12,889.91 × 3,046.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.05x = 39,267,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,267,950.72/8,593.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.73

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