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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.61, 12,883.23 and 3,042.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.61, 12,883.23 and 3,042.54 is: 4,563.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.61 : 12,883.23 = 3,042.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.61/12,883.23 = 3,042.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.61x = 12,883.23 × 3,042.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.61x = 39,197,742.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,197,742.60/8,588.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.92

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