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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.24, 12,891.91 and 3,047.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.24, 12,891.91 and 3,047.07 is: 4,571.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.24 : 12,891.91 = 3,047.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.24/12,891.91 = 3,047.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.24x = 12,891.91 × 3,047.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.24x = 39,282,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,282,552.20/8,593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.33

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