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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.94, 12,892.80 and 2,751.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.94, 12,892.80 and 2,751.14 is: 4,127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.94 : 12,892.80 = 2,751.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.94/12,892.80 = 2,751.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.94x = 12,892.80 × 2,751.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.94x = 35,469,897.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,469,897.79/8,593.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.32

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