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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.40, 12,636.72 and 2,580.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.40, 12,636.72 and 2,580.06 is: 3,870.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.40 : 12,636.72 = 2,580.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.40/12,636.72 = 2,580.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.40x = 12,636.72 × 2,580.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.40x = 32,603,495.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,603,495.80/8,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.59

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