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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.08, 12,666.93 and 2,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.08, 12,666.93 and 2,204.20 is: 3,306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.08 : 12,666.93 = 2,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.08/12,666.93 = 2,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.08x = 12,666.93 × 2,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.08x = 27,920,447.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,920,447.11/8,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.51

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