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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.85, 12,545.82 and 2,818.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.85, 12,545.82 and 2,818.35 is: 4,226.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.85 : 12,545.82 = 2,818.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.85/12,545.82 = 2,818.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.85x = 12,545.82 × 2,818.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.85x = 35,358,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,358,511.80/8,366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.02

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