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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.42, 12,887.58 and 2,747.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.42, 12,887.58 and 2,747.58 is: 4,121.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.42 : 12,887.58 = 2,747.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.42/12,887.58 = 2,747.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.42x = 12,887.58 × 2,747.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.42x = 35,409,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,409,657.06/8,591.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.51

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