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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.04, 12,849.90 and 2,326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.04, 12,849.90 and 2,326.14 is: 3,489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.04 : 12,849.90 = 2,326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.04/12,849.90 = 2,326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.04x = 12,849.90 × 2,326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.04x = 29,890,666.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,890,666.39/8,566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.44

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