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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.61, 12,554.33 and 2,044.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.61, 12,554.33 and 2,044.55 is: 3,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.61 : 12,554.33 = 2,044.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.61/12,554.33 = 2,044.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.61x = 12,554.33 × 2,044.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.61x = 25,667,882.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,667,882.41/8,369.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.80

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