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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.60, 13,007.40 and 8,585.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.60, 13,007.40 and 8,585.20 is: 12,877.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.60 : 13,007.40 = 8,585.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.60/13,007.40 = 8,585.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.60x = 13,007.40 × 8,585.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.60x = 111,671,130.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,671,130.48/8,671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,877.80

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