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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.26, 12,879.90 and 7,035.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.26, 12,879.90 and 7,035.90 is: 10,545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.26 : 12,879.90 = 7,035.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.26/12,879.90 = 7,035.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.26x = 12,879.90 × 7,035.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.26x = 90,621,688.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,621,688.41/8,593.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,545.67

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