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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.74, 12,546.91 and 2,818.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.74, 12,546.91 and 2,818.59 is: 4,226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.74 : 12,546.91 = 2,818.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.74/12,546.91 = 2,818.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.74x = 12,546.91 × 2,818.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.74x = 35,364,588.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,364,588.01/8,366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.81

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