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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.62, 12,902.31 and 4,437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.62, 12,902.31 and 4,437.06 is: 6,661.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.62 : 12,902.31 = 4,437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.62/12,902.31 = 4,437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.62x = 12,902.31 × 4,437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.62x = 57,248,323.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,248,323.61/8,593.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.72

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