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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,545.60, 12,818.40 and 4,657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,545.60, 12,818.40 and 4,657.60 is: 6,986.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,545.60 : 12,818.40 = 4,657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,545.60/12,818.40 = 4,657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,545.60x = 12,818.40 × 4,657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,545.60x = 59,702,979.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,702,979.84/8,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.40

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