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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,430.63, 12,645.97 and 2,587.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,430.63, 12,645.97 and 2,587.24 is: 3,880.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.63 : 12,645.97 = 2,587.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.63/12,645.97 = 2,587.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.63x = 12,645.97 × 2,587.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.63x = 32,718,183.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,718,183.32/8,430.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.87

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