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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.78, 12,895.64 and 4,645.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.78, 12,895.64 and 4,645.06 is: 6,970.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.78 : 12,895.64 = 4,645.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.78/12,895.64 = 4,645.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.78x = 12,895.64 × 4,645.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.78x = 59,901,021.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,901,021.54/8,593.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.28

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