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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,589.84, 12,881.43 and 3,042.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,589.84, 12,881.43 and 3,042.15 is: 4,562.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,589.84 : 12,881.43 = 3,042.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,589.84/12,881.43 = 3,042.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,589.84x = 12,881.43 × 3,042.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,589.84x = 39,187,242.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,187,242.27/8,589.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.05

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