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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,586.42, 12,881.48 and 2,663.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,586.42, 12,881.48 and 2,663.19 is: 3,995.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,586.42 : 12,881.48 = 2,663.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,586.42/12,881.48 = 2,663.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,586.42x = 12,881.48 × 2,663.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,586.42x = 34,305,814.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,305,814.54/8,586.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.36

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