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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,464.44, 12,696.33 and 2,224.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,464.44, 12,696.33 and 2,224.39 is: 3,336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,464.44 : 12,696.33 = 2,224.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,464.44/12,696.33 = 2,224.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,464.44x = 12,696.33 × 2,224.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,464.44x = 28,241,589.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,241,589.49/8,464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.50

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