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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.20, 12,882.30 and 6,860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.20, 12,882.30 and 6,860.20 is: 10,290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.20 : 12,882.30 = 6,860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.20/12,882.30 = 6,860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.20x = 12,882.30 × 6,860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.20x = 88,375,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,375,154.46/8,588.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,290.30

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