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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,587.32, 12,877.68 and 3,039.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,587.32, 12,877.68 and 3,039.64 is: 4,558.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,587.32 : 12,877.68 = 3,039.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,587.32/12,877.68 = 3,039.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,587.32x = 12,877.68 × 3,039.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,587.32x = 39,143,511.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,143,511.24/8,587.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.29

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