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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.44, 12,488.22 and 2,854.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.44, 12,488.22 and 2,854.44 is: 4,281.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.44 : 12,488.22 = 2,854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.44/12,488.22 = 2,854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.44x = 12,488.22 × 2,854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.44x = 35,646,874.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,646,874.70/8,326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.17

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