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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570, 12,854.40 and 2,646.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570, 12,854.40 and 2,646.80 is: 3,970.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570 : 12,854.40 = 2,646.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570/12,854.40 = 2,646.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570x = 12,854.40 × 2,646.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570x = 34,023,025.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,023,025.92/8,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.01

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