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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.13, 12,666.19 and 2,288.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.13, 12,666.19 and 2,288.13 is: 3,432.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.13 : 12,666.19 = 2,288.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.13/12,666.19 = 2,288.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.13x = 12,666.19 × 2,288.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.13x = 28,981,889.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,981,889.32/8,444.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.19

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