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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.20, 12,766.80 and 3,586.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.20, 12,766.80 and 3,586.40 is: 5,379.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.20 : 12,766.80 = 3,586.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.20/12,766.80 = 3,586.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.20x = 12,766.80 × 3,586.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.20x = 45,786,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,786,851.52/8,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.60

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