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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.40, 12,866.40 and 8,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.40, 12,866.40 and 8,005.20 is: 11,992.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.40 : 12,866.40 = 8,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.40/12,866.40 = 8,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.40x = 12,866.40 × 8,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.40x = 102,998,105.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,998,105.28/8,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,992.70

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