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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.41, 12,882.20 and 5,032.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.41, 12,882.20 and 5,032.51 is: 7,548.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.41 : 12,882.20 = 5,032.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.41/12,882.20 = 5,032.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.41x = 12,882.20 × 5,032.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.41x = 64,829,800.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,829,800.32/8,588.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,548.52

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