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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.99, 13,166.65 and 2,204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.99, 13,166.65 and 2,204.22 is: 3,306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.99 : 13,166.65 = 2,204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.99/13,166.65 = 2,204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.99x = 13,166.65 × 2,204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.99x = 29,022,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,022,193.26/8,777.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.25

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