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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.36, 12,246.66 and 3,546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.36, 12,246.66 and 3,546.84 is: 5,319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.36 : 12,246.66 = 3,546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.36/12,246.66 = 3,546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.36x = 12,246.66 × 3,546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.36x = 43,436,943.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,436,943.55/8,166.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,319.01

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