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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.90, 12,666.20 and 2,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.90, 12,666.20 and 2,205.40 is: 3,307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.90 : 12,666.20 = 2,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.90/12,666.20 = 2,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.90x = 12,666.20 × 2,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.90x = 27,934,037.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,934,037.48/8,444.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.80

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