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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.46, 12,998.26 and 3,118.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.46, 12,998.26 and 3,118.77 is: 4,677.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.46 : 12,998.26 = 3,118.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.46/12,998.26 = 3,118.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.46x = 12,998.26 × 3,118.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.46x = 40,538,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,538,583.34/8,666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.64

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