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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,587.41, 12,882.56 and 2,963.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,587.41, 12,882.56 and 2,963.54 is: 4,445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,587.41 : 12,882.56 = 2,963.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,587.41/12,882.56 = 2,963.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,587.41x = 12,882.56 × 2,963.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,587.41x = 38,177,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,177,999.25/8,587.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.81

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