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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,586.46, 12,879.66 and 3,040.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,586.46, 12,879.66 and 3,040.12 is: 4,560.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,586.46 : 12,879.66 = 3,040.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,586.46/12,879.66 = 3,040.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,586.46x = 12,879.66 × 3,040.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,586.46x = 39,155,711.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,155,711.96/8,586.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.17

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