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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,466.01, 12,698.82 and 2,226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,466.01, 12,698.82 and 2,226.42 is: 3,339.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466.01 : 12,698.82 = 2,226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466.01/12,698.82 = 2,226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466.01x = 12,698.82 × 2,226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466.01x = 28,272,906.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,272,906.82/8,466.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.58

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