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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,594.10, 12,891.15 and 4,706.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,594.10, 12,891.15 and 4,706.10 is: 7,059.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,594.10 : 12,891.15 = 4,706.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,594.10/12,891.15 = 4,706.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,594.10x = 12,891.15 × 4,706.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,594.10x = 60,667,041.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,667,041.02/8,594.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.15

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