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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,545.28, 12,816.86 and 2,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,545.28, 12,816.86 and 2,305.80 is: 3,458.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,545.28 : 12,816.86 = 2,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,545.28/12,816.86 = 2,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,545.28x = 12,816.86 × 2,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,545.28x = 29,553,115.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,553,115.79/8,545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.41

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