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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.22, 12,461.92 and 2,766.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.22, 12,461.92 and 2,766.26 is: 4,146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.22 : 12,461.92 = 2,766.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.22/12,461.92 = 2,766.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.22x = 12,461.92 × 2,766.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.22x = 34,472,935.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,472,935.06/8,314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.26

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