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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,581.44, 12,870.72 and 2,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,581.44, 12,870.72 and 2,424 is: 3,635.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,581.44 : 12,870.72 = 2,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,581.44/12,870.72 = 2,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,581.44x = 12,870.72 × 2,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,581.44x = 31,198,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,198,625.28/8,581.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.59

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