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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.60, 12,635.40 and 2,580.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.60, 12,635.40 and 2,580.20 is: 3,870.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.60 : 12,635.40 = 2,580.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.60/12,635.40 = 2,580.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.60x = 12,635.40 × 2,580.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.60x = 32,601,859.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601,859.08/8,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.30

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