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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.60, 12,884.74 and 2,665.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.60, 12,884.74 and 2,665.36 is: 3,998.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.60 : 12,884.74 = 2,665.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.60/12,884.74 = 2,665.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.60x = 12,884.74 × 2,665.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.60x = 34,342,470.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,342,470.61/8,588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.61

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