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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.60, 13,329.60 and 8,593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.60, 13,329.60 and 8,593.60 is: 12,897.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.60 : 13,329.60 = 8,593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.60/13,329.60 = 8,593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.60x = 13,329.60 × 8,593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.60x = 114,549,250.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,549,250.56/8,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,897.37

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