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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,581.60, 12,872.40 and 8,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,581.60, 12,872.40 and 8,466.40 is: 12,699.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,581.60 : 12,872.40 = 8,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,581.60/12,872.40 = 8,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,581.60x = 12,872.40 × 8,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,581.60x = 108,982,887.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,982,887.36/8,581.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,699.60

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