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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,466.44, 12,698.65 and 2,226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,466.44, 12,698.65 and 2,226.94 is: 3,340.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466.44 : 12,698.65 = 2,226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466.44/12,698.65 = 2,226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466.44x = 12,698.65 × 2,226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466.44x = 28,279,131.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,279,131.63/8,466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.14

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