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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,586.88, 12,878.30 and 2,345.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,586.88, 12,878.30 and 2,345.41 is: 3,517.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,586.88 : 12,878.30 = 2,345.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,586.88/12,878.30 = 2,345.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,586.88x = 12,878.30 × 2,345.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,586.88x = 30,204,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,204,893.60/8,586.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.56

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