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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,464.94, 12,697.08 and 2,224.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,464.94, 12,697.08 and 2,224.89 is: 3,337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,464.94 : 12,697.08 = 2,224.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,464.94/12,697.08 = 2,224.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,464.94x = 12,697.08 × 2,224.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,464.94x = 28,249,606.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,249,606.32/8,464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.25

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