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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.19, 12,884.14 and 2,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.19, 12,884.14 and 2,664.96 is: 3,998.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.19 : 12,884.14 = 2,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.19/12,884.14 = 2,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.19x = 12,884.14 × 2,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.19x = 34,335,704.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,335,704.41/8,588.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.01

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