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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,285.92, 12,428.80 and 2,442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,285.92, 12,428.80 and 2,442.44 is: 3,663.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,285.92 : 12,428.80 = 2,442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,285.92/12,428.80 = 2,442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,285.92x = 12,428.80 × 2,442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,285.92x = 30,356,598.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,356,598.27/8,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.64

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