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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.28, 12,891.04 and 2,747.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.28, 12,891.04 and 2,747.84 is: 4,122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.28 : 12,891.04 = 2,747.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.28/12,891.04 = 2,747.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.28x = 12,891.04 × 2,747.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.28x = 35,422,515.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,422,515.35/8,593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.12

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