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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,587.66, 12,883.34 and 2,664.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,587.66, 12,883.34 and 2,664.43 is: 3,997.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,587.66 : 12,883.34 = 2,664.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,587.66/12,883.34 = 2,664.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,587.66x = 12,883.34 × 2,664.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,587.66x = 34,326,757.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,326,757.60/8,587.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.22

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