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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.96, 13,387.86 and 8,593.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.96, 13,387.86 and 8,593.68 is: 12,876.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.96 : 13,387.86 = 8,593.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.96/13,387.86 = 8,593.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.96x = 13,387.86 × 8,593.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.96x = 115,050,984.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,050,984.72/8,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,876.50

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