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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,586.12, 12,879.06 and 2,430.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,586.12, 12,879.06 and 2,430.12 is: 3,645.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,586.12 : 12,879.06 = 2,430.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,586.12/12,879.06 = 2,430.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,586.12x = 12,879.06 × 2,430.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,586.12x = 31,297,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,297,661.29/8,586.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.15

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