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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,419.44, 12,627.64 and 2,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,419.44, 12,627.64 and 2,262 is: 3,392.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,419.44 : 12,627.64 = 2,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,419.44/12,627.64 = 2,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,419.44x = 12,627.64 × 2,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,419.44x = 28,563,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,563,721.68/8,419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.59

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