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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,586.71, 12,882.05 and 3,040.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,586.71, 12,882.05 and 3,040.07 is: 4,560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,586.71 : 12,882.05 = 3,040.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,586.71/12,882.05 = 3,040.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,586.71x = 12,882.05 × 3,040.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,586.71x = 39,162,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,162,333.74/8,586.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.81

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