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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,486.80, 12,730.20 and 4,598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,486.80, 12,730.20 and 4,598.80 is: 6,898.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,486.80 : 12,730.20 = 4,598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,486.80/12,730.20 = 4,598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,486.80x = 12,730.20 × 4,598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,486.80x = 58,543,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,543,643.76/8,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,898.20

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