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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,287.80, 12,431.70 and 2,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,287.80, 12,431.70 and 2,444.40 is: 3,666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,287.80 : 12,431.70 = 2,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,287.80/12,431.70 = 2,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,287.80x = 12,431.70 × 2,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,287.80x = 30,388,047.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,388,047.48/8,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.60

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