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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.97, 12,892.57 and 3,400.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.97, 12,892.57 and 3,400.25 is: 5,101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.97 : 12,892.57 = 3,400.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.97/12,892.57 = 3,400.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.97x = 12,892.57 × 3,400.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.97x = 43,837,888.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,837,888.18/8,593.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,101.01

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