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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.76, 13,252.68 and 2,593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.76, 13,252.68 and 2,593.64 is: 3,891.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.76 : 13,252.68 = 2,593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.76/13,252.68 = 2,593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.76x = 13,252.68 × 2,593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.76x = 34,372,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,372,680.96/8,833.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.06

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