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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.26, 12,882.73 and 2,665.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.26, 12,882.73 and 2,665.77 is: 3,998.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.26 : 12,882.73 = 2,665.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.26/12,882.73 = 2,665.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.26x = 12,882.73 × 2,665.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.26x = 34,342,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,342,345.18/8,588.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.75

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