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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,545.98, 12,819.86 and 2,306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,545.98, 12,819.86 and 2,306.04 is: 3,459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,545.98 : 12,819.86 = 2,306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,545.98/12,819.86 = 2,306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,545.98x = 12,819.86 × 2,306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,545.98x = 29,563,107.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,563,107.07/8,545.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.30

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