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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,586.70, 12,878.50 and 3,040.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,586.70, 12,878.50 and 3,040.10 is: 4,559.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,586.70 : 12,878.50 = 3,040.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,586.70/12,878.50 = 3,040.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,586.70x = 12,878.50 × 3,040.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,586.70x = 39,151,927.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,151,927.85/8,586.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.60

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