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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,590.79, 12,885.56 and 2,667.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,590.79, 12,885.56 and 2,667.51 is: 4,001.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,590.79 : 12,885.56 = 2,667.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,590.79/12,885.56 = 2,667.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,590.79x = 12,885.56 × 2,667.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,590.79x = 34,372,346.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,372,346.82/8,590.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.07

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