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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.78, 12,386.90 and 3,066.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.78, 12,386.90 and 3,066.26 is: 4,597.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.78 : 12,386.90 = 3,066.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.78/12,386.90 = 3,066.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.78x = 12,386.90 × 3,066.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.78x = 37,981,455.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,981,455.99/8,261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.25

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