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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,580.33, 12,859.56 and 3,648.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,580.33, 12,859.56 and 3,648.65 is: 5,468.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,580.33 : 12,859.56 = 3,648.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,580.33/12,859.56 = 3,648.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,580.33x = 12,859.56 × 3,648.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,580.33x = 46,919,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,919,969.30/8,580.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,468.32

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