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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,594.03, 12,893.09 and 3,047.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,594.03, 12,893.09 and 3,047.85 is: 4,572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,594.03 : 12,893.09 = 3,047.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,594.03/12,893.09 = 3,047.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,594.03x = 12,893.09 × 3,047.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,594.03x = 39,296,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,296,189.12/8,594.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.50

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