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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.57, 13,252.17 and 2,593.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.57, 13,252.17 and 2,593.78 is: 3,891.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.57 : 13,252.17 = 2,593.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.57/13,252.17 = 2,593.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.57x = 13,252.17 × 2,593.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.57x = 34,373,147.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,373,147.24/8,833.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.20

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