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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,587.33, 12,887.57 and 3,844.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,587.33, 12,887.57 and 3,844.94 is: 5,770.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,587.33 : 12,887.57 = 3,844.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,587.33/12,887.57 = 3,844.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,587.33x = 12,887.57 × 3,844.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,587.33x = 49,551,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,551,878.57/8,587.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,770.35

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