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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.62, 12,667.08 and 2,204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.62, 12,667.08 and 2,204.26 is: 3,306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.62 : 12,667.08 = 2,204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.62/12,667.08 = 2,204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.62x = 12,667.08 × 2,204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.62x = 27,921,537.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,921,537.76/8,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.43

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