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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.40, 12,662.82 and 2,202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.40, 12,662.82 and 2,202.24 is: 3,303.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.40 : 12,662.82 = 2,202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.40/12,662.82 = 2,202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.40x = 12,662.82 × 2,202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.40x = 27,886,568.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,886,568.72/8,441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.55

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