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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.44, 12,890.16 and 2,437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.44, 12,890.16 and 2,437.44 is: 3,656.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.44 : 12,890.16 = 2,437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.44/12,890.16 = 2,437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.44x = 12,890.16 × 2,437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.44x = 31,418,991.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,418,991.59/8,593.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.16

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