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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,442.90, 12,663.20 and 2,203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,442.90, 12,663.20 and 2,203.40 is: 3,304.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,442.90 : 12,663.20 = 2,203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,442.90/12,663.20 = 2,203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,442.90x = 12,663.20 × 2,203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,442.90x = 27,902,132.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,902,132.05/8,442.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.80

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