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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,433.72, 12,650.58 and 2,588.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,433.72, 12,650.58 and 2,588.76 is: 3,883.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,433.72 : 12,650.58 = 2,588.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,433.72/12,650.58 = 2,588.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,433.72x = 12,650.58 × 2,588.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,433.72x = 32,749,315.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,749,315.48/8,433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.14

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