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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,136.56, 12,200.48 and 2,588.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,136.56, 12,200.48 and 2,588.40 is: 3,881.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,136.56 : 12,200.48 = 2,588.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,136.56/12,200.48 = 2,588.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,136.56x = 12,200.48 × 2,588.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,136.56x = 31,579,722.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,579,722.43/8,136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.21

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