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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,579.56, 12,871.56 and 2,423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,579.56, 12,871.56 and 2,423.56 is: 3,635.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,579.56 : 12,871.56 = 2,423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,579.56/12,871.56 = 2,423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,579.56x = 12,871.56 × 2,423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,579.56x = 31,194,997.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,194,997.95/8,579.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.97

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