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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.70, 12,892.95 and 4,211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.70, 12,892.95 and 4,211.30 is: 6,318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.70 : 12,892.95 = 4,211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.70/12,892.95 = 4,211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.70x = 12,892.95 × 4,211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.70x = 54,296,080.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,296,080.34/8,593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,318.13

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