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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.08, 12,863.67 and 7,771.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.08, 12,863.67 and 7,771.74 is: 11,634.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.08 : 12,863.67 = 7,771.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.08/12,863.67 = 7,771.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.08x = 12,863.67 × 7,771.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.08x = 99,973,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,973,098.69/8,593.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,634.14

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