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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,506.29, 12,760.08 and 2,266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,506.29, 12,760.08 and 2,266.28 is: 3,399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,506.29 : 12,760.08 = 2,266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,506.29/12,760.08 = 2,266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,506.29x = 12,760.08 × 2,266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,506.29x = 28,917,914.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,917,914.10/8,506.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.59

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