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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.57, 12,883.35 and 2,744.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.57, 12,883.35 and 2,744.72 is: 4,117.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.57 : 12,883.35 = 2,744.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.57/12,883.35 = 2,744.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.57x = 12,883.35 × 2,744.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.57x = 35,361,182.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,361,182.60/8,588.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.24

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