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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,583.69, 12,875.88 and 2,661.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,583.69, 12,875.88 and 2,661.19 is: 3,991.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,583.69 : 12,875.88 = 2,661.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,583.69/12,875.88 = 2,661.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,583.69x = 12,875.88 × 2,661.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,583.69x = 34,265,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,265,125.92/8,583.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.89

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