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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.72, 12,886.32 and 3,041.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.72, 12,886.32 and 3,041.84 is: 4,563.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.72 : 12,886.32 = 3,041.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.72/12,886.32 = 3,041.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.72x = 12,886.32 × 3,041.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.72x = 39,198,123.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,198,123.63/8,588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.91

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