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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,546.80, 12,809.40 and 6,235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,546.80, 12,809.40 and 6,235.60 is: 9,345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,546.80 : 12,809.40 = 6,235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,546.80/12,809.40 = 6,235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,546.80x = 12,809.40 × 6,235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,546.80x = 79,874,294.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,874,294.64/8,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,345.52

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