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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.95, 12,647.46 and 2,588.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.95, 12,647.46 and 2,588.56 is: 3,882.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.95 : 12,647.46 = 2,588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.95/12,647.46 = 2,588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.95x = 12,647.46 × 2,588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.95x = 32,738,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,738,677.44/8,431.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.69

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