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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.88, 12,266.76 and 4,886.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.88, 12,266.76 and 4,886.44 is: 7,339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.88 : 12,266.76 = 4,886.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.88/12,266.76 = 4,886.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.88x = 12,266.76 × 4,886.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.88x = 59,940,786.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,940,786.73/8,166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,339.50

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