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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.18, 12,459.23 and 2,066.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.18, 12,459.23 and 2,066.16 is: 3,099.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.18 : 12,459.23 = 2,066.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.18/12,459.23 = 2,066.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.18x = 12,459.23 × 2,066.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.18x = 25,742,690.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,742,690.03/8,306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.22

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