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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,585.88, 12,879.66 and 2,741.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,585.88, 12,879.66 and 2,741.10 is: 4,111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,585.88 : 12,879.66 = 2,741.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,585.88/12,879.66 = 2,741.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,585.88x = 12,879.66 × 2,741.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,585.88x = 35,304,436.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,304,436.03/8,585.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.92

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