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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.66, 12,849.84 and 3,304.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.66, 12,849.84 and 3,304.19 is: 4,956.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.66 : 12,849.84 = 3,304.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.66/12,849.84 = 3,304.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.66x = 12,849.84 × 3,304.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.66x = 42,458,344.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,458,344.95/8,566.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.23

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