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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,464.60, 12,697.46 and 2,224.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,464.60, 12,697.46 and 2,224.77 is: 3,337.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,464.60 : 12,697.46 = 2,224.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,464.60/12,697.46 = 2,224.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,464.60x = 12,697.46 × 2,224.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,464.60x = 28,248,877.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,248,877.69/8,464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.30

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