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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,590.33, 12,885.89 and 2,350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,590.33, 12,885.89 and 2,350.21 is: 3,525.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,590.33 : 12,885.89 = 2,350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,590.33/12,885.89 = 2,350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,590.33x = 12,885.89 × 2,350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,590.33x = 30,284,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,284,547.54/8,590.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.42

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