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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,589.96, 12,885.96 and 3,042.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,589.96, 12,885.96 and 3,042.18 is: 4,563.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,589.96 : 12,885.96 = 3,042.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,589.96/12,885.96 = 3,042.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,589.96x = 12,885.96 × 3,042.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,589.96x = 39,201,409.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,201,409.79/8,589.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.63

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