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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,582.98, 12,874.82 and 3,036.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,582.98, 12,874.82 and 3,036.36 is: 4,554.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,582.98 : 12,874.82 = 3,036.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,582.98/12,874.82 = 3,036.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,582.98x = 12,874.82 × 3,036.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,582.98x = 39,092,588.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,092,588.46/8,582.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.66

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