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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.70, 12,886.91 and 3,048.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.70, 12,886.91 and 3,048.44 is: 4,571.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.70 : 12,886.91 = 3,048.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.70/12,886.91 = 3,048.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.70x = 12,886.91 × 3,048.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.70x = 39,284,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,284,971.92/8,593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.37

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