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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,546.18, 12,818.66 and 2,306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,546.18, 12,818.66 and 2,306.54 is: 3,459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,546.18 : 12,818.66 = 2,306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,546.18/12,818.66 = 2,306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,546.18x = 12,818.66 × 2,306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,546.18x = 29,566,772.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,566,772.55/8,546.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.65

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