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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,546.26, 12,819.52 and 2,390.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,546.26, 12,819.52 and 2,390.26 is: 3,585.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,546.26 : 12,819.52 = 2,390.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,546.26/12,819.52 = 2,390.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,546.26x = 12,819.52 × 2,390.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,546.26x = 30,641,985.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,641,985.88/8,546.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.43

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