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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,584.59, 12,876.65 and 2,741.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,584.59, 12,876.65 and 2,741.55 is: 4,112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,584.59 : 12,876.65 = 2,741.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,584.59/12,876.65 = 2,741.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,584.59x = 12,876.65 × 2,741.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,584.59x = 35,301,966.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,301,966.10/8,584.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.25

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