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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,430.98, 12,645.36 and 2,587.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,430.98, 12,645.36 and 2,587.10 is: 3,880.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.98 : 12,645.36 = 2,587.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.98/12,645.36 = 2,587.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.98x = 12,645.36 × 2,587.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.98x = 32,714,810.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,714,810.86/8,430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.31

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