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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.66, 12,662.49 and 2,201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.66, 12,662.49 and 2,201.66 is: 3,302.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.66 : 12,662.49 = 2,201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.66/12,662.49 = 2,201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.66x = 12,662.49 × 2,201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.66x = 27,878,434.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,878,434.42/8,441.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.48

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