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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,432.20, 12,647.82 and 2,588.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,432.20, 12,647.82 and 2,588.79 is: 3,883.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,432.20 : 12,647.82 = 2,588.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,432.20/12,647.82 = 2,588.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,432.20x = 12,647.82 × 2,588.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,432.20x = 32,742,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,742,549.94/8,432.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.04

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