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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,558.63, 12,839.35 and 2,716.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,558.63, 12,839.35 and 2,716.64 is: 4,075.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,558.63 : 12,839.35 = 2,716.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,558.63/12,839.35 = 2,716.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,558.63x = 12,839.35 × 2,716.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,558.63x = 34,879,827.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,879,827.59/8,558.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.40

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