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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,435.44, 12,651.72 and 2,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,435.44, 12,651.72 and 2,278 is: 3,416.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,435.44 : 12,651.72 = 2,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,435.44/12,651.72 = 2,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,435.44x = 12,651.72 × 2,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,435.44x = 28,820,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,820,618.16/8,435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.61

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