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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,580.28, 12,864.61 and 2,956.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,580.28, 12,864.61 and 2,956.50 is: 4,432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,580.28 : 12,864.61 = 2,956.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,580.28/12,864.61 = 2,956.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,580.28x = 12,864.61 × 2,956.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,580.28x = 38,034,219.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,034,219.47/8,580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.75

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