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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,594.83, 12,891.60 and 2,671.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,594.83, 12,891.60 and 2,671.55 is: 4,007.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,594.83 : 12,891.60 = 2,671.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,594.83/12,891.60 = 2,671.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,594.83x = 12,891.60 × 2,671.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,594.83x = 34,440,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,440,553.98/8,594.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.12

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