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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.26, 12,664.80 and 2,202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.26, 12,664.80 and 2,202.72 is: 3,304.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.26 : 12,664.80 = 2,202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.26/12,664.80 = 2,202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.26x = 12,664.80 × 2,202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.26x = 27,897,008.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,897,008.26/8,443.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.06

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