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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.07, 12,647.98 and 2,587.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.07, 12,647.98 and 2,587.68 is: 3,881.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.07 : 12,647.98 = 2,587.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.07/12,647.98 = 2,587.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.07x = 12,647.98 × 2,587.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.07x = 32,728,976.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,728,976.02/8,431.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.95

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