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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.66, 12,888.63 and 3,047.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.66, 12,888.63 and 3,047.18 is: 4,570.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.66 : 12,888.63 = 3,047.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.66/12,888.63 = 3,047.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.66x = 12,888.63 × 3,047.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.66x = 39,273,960.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,273,960.33/8,593.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.11

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