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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,446.22, 12,669.33 and 2,290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,446.22, 12,669.33 and 2,290.22 is: 3,435.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,446.22 : 12,669.33 = 2,290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,446.22/12,669.33 = 2,290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,446.22x = 12,669.33 × 2,290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,446.22x = 29,015,545.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,015,545.70/8,446.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.33

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