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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.46, 13,385.61 and 8,592.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.46, 13,385.61 and 8,592.18 is: 12,874.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.46 : 13,385.61 = 8,592.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.46/13,385.61 = 8,592.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.46x = 13,385.61 × 8,592.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.46x = 115,011,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,011,570.53/8,933.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,874.25

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