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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,584.88, 12,876.60 and 2,741.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,584.88, 12,876.60 and 2,741.04 is: 4,111.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,584.88 : 12,876.60 = 2,741.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,584.88/12,876.60 = 2,741.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,584.88x = 12,876.60 × 2,741.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,584.88x = 35,295,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,295,275.66/8,584.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.33

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