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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.92, 12,893.58 and 3,047.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.92, 12,893.58 and 3,047.93 is: 4,571.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.92 : 12,893.58 = 3,047.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.92/12,893.58 = 3,047.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.92x = 12,893.58 × 3,047.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.92x = 39,298,713.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,298,713.17/8,595.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.79

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