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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,584.95, 12,878.37 and 2,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,584.95, 12,878.37 and 2,740.20 is: 4,110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,584.95 : 12,878.37 = 2,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,584.95/12,878.37 = 2,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,584.95x = 12,878.37 × 2,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,584.95x = 35,289,309.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,289,309.47/8,584.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,110.60

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