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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,661.20, 12,991.80 and 6,587.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,661.20, 12,991.80 and 6,587.60 is: 9,881.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,661.20 : 12,991.80 = 6,587.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,661.20/12,991.80 = 6,587.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,661.20x = 12,991.80 × 6,587.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,661.20x = 85,584,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,584,781.68/8,661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,881.40

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