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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,464.04, 12,694.92 and 2,224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,464.04, 12,694.92 and 2,224.46 is: 3,336.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,464.04 : 12,694.92 = 2,224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,464.04/12,694.92 = 2,224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,464.04x = 12,694.92 × 2,224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,464.04x = 28,239,341.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,239,341.74/8,464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.39

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