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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,560.53, 12,840.80 and 2,320.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,560.53, 12,840.80 and 2,320.55 is: 3,480.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,560.53 : 12,840.80 = 2,320.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,560.53/12,840.80 = 2,320.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,560.53x = 12,840.80 × 2,320.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,560.53x = 29,797,654.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,797,654.24/8,560.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.82

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