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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,584.44, 12,877.01 and 2,661.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,584.44, 12,877.01 and 2,661.94 is: 3,993.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,584.44 : 12,877.01 = 2,661.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,584.44/12,877.01 = 2,661.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,584.44x = 12,877.01 × 2,661.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,584.44x = 34,277,782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,277,782.50/8,584.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.01

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