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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,680.23, 13,020.35 and 3,486.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,680.23, 13,020.35 and 3,486.11 is: 5,229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,680.23 : 13,020.35 = 3,486.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,680.23/13,020.35 = 3,486.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,680.23x = 13,020.35 × 3,486.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,680.23x = 45,390,289.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,390,289.81/8,680.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,229.16

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