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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.25, 12,878.33 and 3,661.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.25, 12,878.33 and 3,661.56 is: 5,487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.25 : 12,878.33 = 3,661.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.25/12,878.33 = 3,661.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.25x = 12,878.33 × 3,661.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.25x = 47,154,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,154,759.69/8,593.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,487.42

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