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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.44, 12,337.45 and 2,301.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.44, 12,337.45 and 2,301.33 is: 3,452.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.44 : 12,337.45 = 2,301.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.44/12,337.45 = 2,301.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.44x = 12,337.45 × 2,301.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.44x = 28,392,532.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,392,532.30/8,224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.21

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