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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.61, 13,248.68 and 2,593.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.61, 13,248.68 and 2,593.02 is: 3,888.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.61 : 13,248.68 = 2,593.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.61/13,248.68 = 2,593.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.61x = 13,248.68 × 2,593.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.61x = 34,354,079.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,354,079.25/8,834.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.58

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