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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,584.70, 12,877.05 and 3,044.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,584.70, 12,877.05 and 3,044.30 is: 4,566.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,584.70 : 12,877.05 = 3,044.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,584.70/12,877.05 = 3,044.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,584.70x = 12,877.05 × 3,044.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,584.70x = 39,201,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,201,603.32/8,584.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.45

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