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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.41, 12,066.22 and 2,498.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.41, 12,066.22 and 2,498.29 is: 3,747.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.41 : 12,066.22 = 2,498.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.41/12,066.22 = 2,498.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.41x = 12,066.22 × 2,498.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.41x = 30,144,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,144,943.54/8,044.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.31

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