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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.30, 13,359.45 and 8,566.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.30, 13,359.45 and 8,566.10 is: 12,849.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.30 : 13,359.45 = 8,566.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.30/13,359.45 = 8,566.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.30x = 13,359.45 × 8,566.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.30x = 114,438,384.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,438,384.65/8,906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,849.15

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