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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.16, 12,666.88 and 2,288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.16, 12,666.88 and 2,288 is: 3,432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.16 : 12,666.88 = 2,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.16/12,666.88 = 2,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.16x = 12,666.88 × 2,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.16x = 28,981,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,981,821.44/8,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.17

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