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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,594.04, 12,891.74 and 3,663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,594.04, 12,891.74 and 3,663.72 is: 5,495.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,594.04 : 12,891.74 = 3,663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,594.04/12,891.74 = 3,663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,594.04x = 12,891.74 × 3,663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,594.04x = 47,231,727.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,231,727.96/8,594.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.87

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