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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.10, 12,880.80 and 3,040.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.10, 12,880.80 and 3,040.65 is: 4,560.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.10 : 12,880.80 = 3,040.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.10/12,880.80 = 3,040.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.10x = 12,880.80 × 3,040.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.10x = 39,166,004.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,166,004.52/8,588.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.50

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