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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,434.44, 12,650.22 and 2,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,434.44, 12,650.22 and 2,277 is: 3,415.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,434.44 : 12,650.22 = 2,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,434.44/12,650.22 = 2,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,434.44x = 12,650.22 × 2,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,434.44x = 28,804,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,804,550.94/8,434.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.11

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