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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,429.44, 12,642.64 and 2,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,429.44, 12,642.64 and 2,272 is: 3,407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,429.44 : 12,642.64 = 2,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,429.44/12,642.64 = 2,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,429.44x = 12,642.64 × 2,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,429.44x = 28,724,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,724,078.08/8,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.59

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