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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,445.62, 12,668.58 and 2,205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,445.62, 12,668.58 and 2,205.26 is: 3,307.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,445.62 : 12,668.58 = 2,205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,445.62/12,668.58 = 2,205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,445.62x = 12,668.58 × 2,205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,445.62x = 27,937,512.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,937,512.73/8,445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.93

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