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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,586.56, 12,879.12 and 3,969.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,586.56, 12,879.12 and 3,969.56 is: 5,954.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,586.56 : 12,879.12 = 3,969.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,586.56/12,879.12 = 3,969.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,586.56x = 12,879.12 × 3,969.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,586.56x = 51,124,439.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,124,439.59/8,586.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.01

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