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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.70, 12,879.45 and 2,743.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.70, 12,879.45 and 2,743.74 is: 4,114.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.70 : 12,879.45 = 2,743.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.70/12,879.45 = 2,743.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.70x = 12,879.45 × 2,743.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.70x = 35,337,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,337,862.14/8,588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,114.46

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