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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.44, 12,444.66 and 2,140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.44, 12,444.66 and 2,140.44 is: 3,210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.44 : 12,444.66 = 2,140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.44/12,444.66 = 2,140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.44x = 12,444.66 × 2,140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.44x = 26,637,048.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,637,048.05/8,296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.66

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