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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,506.54, 12,760.46 and 2,266.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,506.54, 12,760.46 and 2,266.53 is: 3,399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,506.54 : 12,760.46 = 2,266.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,506.54/12,760.46 = 2,266.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,506.54x = 12,760.46 × 2,266.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,506.54x = 28,921,954.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,921,954.07/8,506.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.97

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