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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.55, 12,892.17 and 2,670.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.55, 12,892.17 and 2,670.32 is: 4,006.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.55 : 12,892.17 = 2,670.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.55/12,892.17 = 2,670.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.55x = 12,892.17 × 2,670.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.55x = 34,426,219.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,426,219.39/8,593.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.05

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