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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,288.03, 12,432.05 and 2,444.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,288.03, 12,432.05 and 2,444.19 is: 3,666.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,288.03 : 12,432.05 = 2,444.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,288.03/12,432.05 = 2,444.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,288.03x = 12,432.05 × 2,444.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,288.03x = 30,386,242.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,386,242.61/8,288.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.28

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