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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,404.40, 12,606.60 and 2,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,404.40, 12,606.60 and 2,248.40 is: 3,372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404.40 : 12,606.60 = 2,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404.40/12,606.60 = 2,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404.40x = 12,606.60 × 2,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404.40x = 28,344,679.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,344,679.44/8,404.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.60

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