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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.26, 12,846.60 and 3,018.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.26, 12,846.60 and 3,018.66 is: 4,527.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.26 : 12,846.60 = 3,018.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.26/12,846.60 = 3,018.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.26x = 12,846.60 × 3,018.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.26x = 38,779,517.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,779,517.56/8,566.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.01

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