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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.60, 12,882.56 and 3,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.60, 12,882.56 and 3,041.72 is: 4,562.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.60 : 12,882.56 = 3,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.60/12,882.56 = 3,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.60x = 12,882.56 × 3,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.60x = 39,185,140.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,185,140.40/8,588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.46

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