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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,622.36, 12,933.18 and 2,466.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,622.36, 12,933.18 and 2,466.36 is: 3,699.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,622.36 : 12,933.18 = 2,466.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,622.36/12,933.18 = 2,466.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,622.36x = 12,933.18 × 2,466.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,622.36x = 31,897,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,897,877.82/8,622.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.44

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