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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,556.60, 12,834.90 and 5,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,556.60, 12,834.90 and 5,230.20 is: 7,845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,556.60 : 12,834.90 = 5,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,556.60/12,834.90 = 5,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,556.60x = 12,834.90 × 5,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,556.60x = 67,129,093.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,129,093.98/8,556.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,845.30

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