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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.51, 12,883.85 and 3,040.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.51, 12,883.85 and 3,040.55 is: 4,561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.51 : 12,883.85 = 3,040.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.51/12,883.85 = 3,040.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.51x = 12,883.85 × 3,040.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.51x = 39,173,974.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,173,974.91/8,588.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.21

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