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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.91, 12,885.06 and 2,745.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.91, 12,885.06 and 2,745.87 is: 4,119.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.91 : 12,885.06 = 2,745.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.91/12,885.06 = 2,745.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.91x = 12,885.06 × 2,745.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.91x = 35,380,699.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,380,699.70/8,588.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.35

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