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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.70, 12,879.18 and 3,655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.70, 12,879.18 and 3,655.80 is: 5,482.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.70 : 12,879.18 = 3,655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.70/12,879.18 = 3,655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.70x = 12,879.18 × 3,655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.70x = 47,083,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,083,706.24/8,588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,482.05

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