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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,466.95, 12,699.41 and 2,227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,466.95, 12,699.41 and 2,227.44 is: 3,340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466.95 : 12,699.41 = 2,227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466.95/12,699.41 = 2,227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466.95x = 12,699.41 × 2,227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466.95x = 28,287,162.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,287,162.67/8,466.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.89

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