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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,586.96, 12,884.52 and 3,044.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,586.96, 12,884.52 and 3,044.52 is: 4,568.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,586.96 : 12,884.52 = 3,044.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,586.96/12,884.52 = 3,044.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,586.96x = 12,884.52 × 3,044.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,586.96x = 39,227,178.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,227,178.83/8,586.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.23

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