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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,581.97, 12,872.57 and 2,341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,581.97, 12,872.57 and 2,341.96 is: 3,512.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,581.97 : 12,872.57 = 2,341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,581.97/12,872.57 = 2,341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,581.97x = 12,872.57 × 2,341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,581.97x = 30,147,028.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,147,028.67/8,581.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.83

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