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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,445.48, 12,667.26 and 2,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,445.48, 12,667.26 and 2,289 is: 3,433.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,445.48 : 12,667.26 = 2,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,445.48/12,667.26 = 2,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,445.48x = 12,667.26 × 2,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,445.48x = 28,995,358.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,995,358.14/8,445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.24

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