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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,580.84, 12,876.67 and 3,650.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,580.84, 12,876.67 and 3,650.47 is: 5,478.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,580.84 : 12,876.67 = 3,650.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,580.84/12,876.67 = 3,650.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,580.84x = 12,876.67 × 3,650.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,580.84x = 47,005,869.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,005,869.91/8,580.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,478.01

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