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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,589.66, 12,878.42 and 3,320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,589.66, 12,878.42 and 3,320.28 is: 4,978.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,589.66 : 12,878.42 = 3,320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,589.66/12,878.42 = 3,320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,589.66x = 12,878.42 × 3,320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,589.66x = 42,759,943.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,759,943.76/8,589.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,978.07

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