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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.92, 13,294.85 and 3,593.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.92, 13,294.85 and 3,593.57 is: 5,389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.92 : 13,294.85 = 3,593.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.92/13,294.85 = 3,593.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.92x = 13,294.85 × 3,593.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.92x = 47,775,889.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,775,889.67/8,863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.93

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