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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,583.44, 12,876.26 and 2,660.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,583.44, 12,876.26 and 2,660.72 is: 3,991.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,583.44 : 12,876.26 = 2,660.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,583.44/12,876.26 = 2,660.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,583.44x = 12,876.26 × 2,660.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,583.44x = 34,260,044.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,260,044.82/8,583.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.41

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