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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,584.68, 12,875.25 and 3,038.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,584.68, 12,875.25 and 3,038.21 is: 4,556.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,584.68 : 12,875.25 = 3,038.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,584.68/12,875.25 = 3,038.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,584.68x = 12,875.25 × 3,038.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,584.68x = 39,117,708.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,117,708.60/8,584.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.69

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