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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,590.19, 12,873.14 and 3,654.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,590.19, 12,873.14 and 3,654.86 is: 5,477.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,590.19 : 12,873.14 = 3,654.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,590.19/12,873.14 = 3,654.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,590.19x = 12,873.14 × 3,654.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,590.19x = 47,049,547.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,049,547.51/8,590.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,477.12

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