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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,467.04, 12,699.42 and 2,227.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,467.04, 12,699.42 and 2,227.46 is: 3,340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,467.04 : 12,699.42 = 2,227.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,467.04/12,699.42 = 2,227.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,467.04x = 12,699.42 × 2,227.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,467.04x = 28,287,450.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,287,450.07/8,467.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.89

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