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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.06, 12,888.61 and 2,667.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.06, 12,888.61 and 2,667.65 is: 4,002.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.06 : 12,888.61 = 2,667.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.06/12,888.61 = 2,667.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.06x = 12,888.61 × 2,667.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.06x = 34,382,229.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,382,229.35/8,591.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.09

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