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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.70, 12,662.55 and 2,201.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.70, 12,662.55 and 2,201.70 is: 3,302.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.70 : 12,662.55 = 2,201.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.70/12,662.55 = 2,201.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.70x = 12,662.55 × 2,201.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.70x = 27,879,088.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,879,088.85/8,441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.54

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