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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.44, 12,222.90 and 2,304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.44, 12,222.90 and 2,304.44 is: 3,456.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.44 : 12,222.90 = 2,304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.44/12,222.90 = 2,304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.44x = 12,222.90 × 2,304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.44x = 28,166,939.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,166,939.68/8,148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.73

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