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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.04, 12,887.82 and 3,041.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.04, 12,887.82 and 3,041.36 is: 4,564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.04 : 12,887.82 = 3,041.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.04/12,887.82 = 3,041.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.04x = 12,887.82 × 3,041.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.04x = 39,196,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,196,500.24/8,588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.08

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