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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,584.73, 12,878.09 and 3,038.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,584.73, 12,878.09 and 3,038.56 is: 4,558.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,584.73 : 12,878.09 = 3,038.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,584.73/12,878.09 = 3,038.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,584.73x = 12,878.09 × 3,038.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,584.73x = 39,130,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,130,885.60/8,584.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.19

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