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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,445.48, 12,668.22 and 2,289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,445.48, 12,668.22 and 2,289.96 is: 3,434.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,445.48 : 12,668.22 = 2,289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,445.48/12,668.22 = 2,289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,445.48x = 12,668.22 × 2,289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,445.48x = 29,009,717.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,009,717.07/8,445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.94

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