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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.86, 12,892.12 and 3,663.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.86, 12,892.12 and 3,663.50 is: 5,495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.86 : 12,892.12 = 3,663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.86/12,892.12 = 3,663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.86x = 12,892.12 × 3,663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.86x = 47,230,281.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,230,281.62/8,593.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.82

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