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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,579.13, 12,866.89 and 2,421.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,579.13, 12,866.89 and 2,421.69 is: 3,632.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,579.13 : 12,866.89 = 2,421.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,579.13/12,866.89 = 2,421.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,579.13x = 12,866.89 × 2,421.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,579.13x = 31,159,618.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,159,618.84/8,579.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.03

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