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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,404.44, 12,605.22 and 2,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,404.44, 12,605.22 and 2,247 is: 3,370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404.44 : 12,605.22 = 2,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404.44/12,605.22 = 2,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404.44x = 12,605.22 × 2,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404.44x = 28,323,929.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,323,929.34/8,404.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.12

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