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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.83, 12,888.32 and 3,045.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.83, 12,888.32 and 3,045.69 is: 4,567.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.83 : 12,888.32 = 3,045.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.83/12,888.32 = 3,045.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.83x = 12,888.32 × 3,045.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.83x = 39,253,812.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,253,812.11/8,593.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.67

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