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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.79, 12,883.41 and 2,348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.79, 12,883.41 and 2,348.88 is: 3,523.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.79 : 12,883.41 = 2,348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.79/12,883.41 = 2,348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.79x = 12,883.41 × 2,348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.79x = 30,261,584.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,261,584.08/8,588.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.38

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