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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.23, 12,666.35 and 2,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.23, 12,666.35 and 2,204.24 is: 3,306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.23 : 12,666.35 = 2,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.23/12,666.35 = 2,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.23x = 12,666.35 × 2,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.23x = 27,919,675.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,919,675.32/8,444.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.36

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