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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.95, 12,902.89 and 4,436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.95, 12,902.89 and 4,436.95 is: 6,661.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.95 : 12,902.89 = 4,436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.95/12,902.89 = 4,436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.95x = 12,902.89 × 4,436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.95x = 57,249,477.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,249,477.79/8,593.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.61

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