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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,420.58, 12,630.92 and 2,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,420.58, 12,630.92 and 2,180.16 is: 3,270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,420.58 : 12,630.92 = 2,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,420.58/12,630.92 = 2,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,420.58x = 12,630.92 × 2,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,420.58x = 27,537,415.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,537,415.65/8,420.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.25

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