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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,586.40, 12,879.60 and 8,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,586.40, 12,879.60 and 8,111.20 is: 12,166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,586.40 : 12,879.60 = 8,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,586.40/12,879.60 = 8,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,586.40x = 12,879.60 × 8,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,586.40x = 104,469,011.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,469,011.52/8,586.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,166.80

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