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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,581, 12,860.62 and 3,644.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,581, 12,860.62 and 3,644.84 is: 5,462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,581 : 12,860.62 = 3,644.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,581/12,860.62 = 3,644.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,581x = 12,860.62 × 3,644.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,581x = 46,874,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,874,902.20/8,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.64

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