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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,560.04, 12,840.50 and 2,404.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,560.04, 12,840.50 and 2,404.52 is: 3,606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,560.04 : 12,840.50 = 2,404.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,560.04/12,840.50 = 2,404.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,560.04x = 12,840.50 × 2,404.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,560.04x = 30,875,239.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,875,239.06/8,560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.90

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