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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,288.04, 12,432.45 and 2,444.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,288.04, 12,432.45 and 2,444.70 is: 3,667.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,288.04 : 12,432.45 = 2,444.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,288.04/12,432.45 = 2,444.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,288.04x = 12,432.45 × 2,444.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,288.04x = 30,393,610.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,393,610.52/8,288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.17

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