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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,580.62, 12,871.96 and 3,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,580.62, 12,871.96 and 3,032.80 is: 4,549.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,580.62 : 12,871.96 = 3,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,580.62/12,871.96 = 3,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,580.62x = 12,871.96 × 3,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,580.62x = 39,038,040.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,038,040.53/8,580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.56

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