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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,580.70, 12,871.05 and 3,040.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,580.70, 12,871.05 and 3,040.30 is: 4,560.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,580.70 : 12,871.05 = 3,040.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,580.70/12,871.05 = 3,040.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,580.70x = 12,871.05 × 3,040.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,580.70x = 39,131,853.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,131,853.32/8,580.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.45

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