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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.54, 12,864.30 and 5,799.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.54, 12,864.30 and 5,799.88 is: 8,687.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.54 : 12,864.30 = 5,799.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.54/12,864.30 = 5,799.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.54x = 12,864.30 × 5,799.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.54x = 74,611,367.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,611,367.28/8,588.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.32

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