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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.84, 13,001.32 and 8,593.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.84, 13,001.32 and 8,593.38 is: 12,895.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.84 : 13,001.32 = 8,593.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.84/13,001.32 = 8,593.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.84x = 13,001.32 × 8,593.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.84x = 111,725,283.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,725,283.26/8,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,895.58

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