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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.88, 12,885.15 and 2,665.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.88, 12,885.15 and 2,665.63 is: 3,999.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.88 : 12,885.15 = 2,665.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.88/12,885.15 = 2,665.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.88x = 12,885.15 × 2,665.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.88x = 34,347,042.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,347,042.39/8,588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.01

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