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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.34, 12,887.64 and 3,045.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.34, 12,887.64 and 3,045.92 is: 4,568.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.34 : 12,887.64 = 3,045.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.34/12,887.64 = 3,045.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.34x = 12,887.64 × 3,045.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.34x = 39,254,655.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,254,655.99/8,593.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.04

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