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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,584.96, 12,877.68 and 2,741.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,584.96, 12,877.68 and 2,741.04 is: 4,111.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,584.96 : 12,877.68 = 2,741.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,584.96/12,877.68 = 2,741.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,584.96x = 12,877.68 × 2,741.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,584.96x = 35,298,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,298,235.99/8,584.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.64

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