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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.40, 12,794.40 and 2,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.40, 12,794.40 and 2,604.80 is: 3,907.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.40 : 12,794.40 = 2,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.40/12,794.40 = 2,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.40x = 12,794.40 × 2,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.40x = 33,326,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,326,853.12/8,528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.75

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