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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,633.31, 12,950.71 and 2,393.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,633.31, 12,950.71 and 2,393.33 is: 3,590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,633.31 : 12,950.71 = 2,393.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,633.31/12,950.71 = 2,393.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,633.31x = 12,950.71 × 2,393.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,633.31x = 30,995,322.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,995,322.76/8,633.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.20

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