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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,342.80, 12,514.20 and 2,186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,342.80, 12,514.20 and 2,186.80 is: 3,280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,342.80 : 12,514.20 = 2,186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,342.80/12,514.20 = 2,186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,342.80x = 12,514.20 × 2,186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,342.80x = 27,366,052.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,366,052.56/8,342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.20

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