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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,581.74, 12,872.61 and 3,032.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,581.74, 12,872.61 and 3,032.04 is: 4,548.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,581.74 : 12,872.61 = 3,032.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,581.74/12,872.61 = 3,032.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,581.74x = 12,872.61 × 3,032.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,581.74x = 39,030,268.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,030,268.42/8,581.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.06

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