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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,144.22, 12,214.88 and 2,444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,144.22, 12,214.88 and 2,444.02 is: 3,665.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,144.22 : 12,214.88 = 2,444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,144.22/12,214.88 = 2,444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,144.22x = 12,214.88 × 2,444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,144.22x = 29,853,439.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,853,439.26/8,144.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.60

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