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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.03, 12,660.37 and 2,200.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.03, 12,660.37 and 2,200.54 is: 3,300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.03 : 12,660.37 = 2,200.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.03/12,660.37 = 2,200.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.03x = 12,660.37 × 2,200.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.03x = 27,859,650.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,859,650.60/8,441.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.50

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