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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,517.28, 12,780.89 and 3,586.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,517.28, 12,780.89 and 3,586.63 is: 5,382.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,517.28 : 12,780.89 = 3,586.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,517.28/12,780.89 = 3,586.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,517.28x = 12,780.89 × 3,586.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,517.28x = 45,840,323.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,840,323.50/8,517.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.04

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