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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.72, 12,885.36 and 2,745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.72, 12,885.36 and 2,745.44 is: 4,118.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.72 : 12,885.36 = 2,745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.72/12,885.36 = 2,745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.72x = 12,885.36 × 2,745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.72x = 35,375,982.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,375,982.76/8,588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.89

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