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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,580.74, 12,871.11 and 3,031.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,580.74, 12,871.11 and 3,031.04 is: 4,546.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,580.74 : 12,871.11 = 3,031.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,580.74/12,871.11 = 3,031.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,580.74x = 12,871.11 × 3,031.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,580.74x = 39,012,849.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,012,849.25/8,580.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.56

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