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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.80, 12,598.80 and 5,769.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.80, 12,598.80 and 5,769.40 is: 8,642.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.80 : 12,598.80 = 5,769.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.80/12,598.80 = 5,769.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.80x = 12,598.80 × 5,769.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.80x = 72,687,516.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,687,516.72/8,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.16

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