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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.32, 12,889.37 and 2,670.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.32, 12,889.37 and 2,670.05 is: 4,004.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.32 : 12,889.37 = 2,670.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.32/12,889.37 = 2,670.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.32x = 12,889.37 × 2,670.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.32x = 34,415,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,415,184.57/8,593.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.88

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