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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,633.59, 12,950.66 and 2,393.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,633.59, 12,950.66 and 2,393.07 is: 3,589.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,633.59 : 12,950.66 = 2,393.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,633.59/12,950.66 = 2,393.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,633.59x = 12,950.66 × 2,393.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,633.59x = 30,991,835.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,991,835.93/8,633.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.68

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