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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,546.80, 12,820.20 and 2,390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,546.80, 12,820.20 and 2,390.80 is: 3,586.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,546.80 : 12,820.20 = 2,390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,546.80/12,820.20 = 2,390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,546.80x = 12,820.20 × 2,390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,546.80x = 30,650,534.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,650,534.16/8,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.20

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