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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.22, 12,996.33 and 2,090.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.22, 12,996.33 and 2,090.40 is: 3,135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.22 : 12,996.33 = 2,090.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.22/12,996.33 = 2,090.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.22x = 12,996.33 × 2,090.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.22x = 27,167,528.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,167,528.23/8,664.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.60

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