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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.46, 12,890.58 and 2,353.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.46, 12,890.58 and 2,353.33 is: 3,530.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.46 : 12,890.58 = 2,353.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.46/12,890.58 = 2,353.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.46x = 12,890.58 × 2,353.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.46x = 30,335,788.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,335,788.63/8,593.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.10

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