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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,597.46, 12,891.93 and 3,049.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,597.46, 12,891.93 and 3,049.97 is: 4,573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,597.46 : 12,891.93 = 3,049.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,597.46/12,891.93 = 3,049.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,597.46x = 12,891.93 × 3,049.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,597.46x = 39,319,967.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,319,967.51/8,597.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.44

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