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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,788.28, 13,182.40 and 2,214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,788.28, 13,182.40 and 2,214.98 is: 3,322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,788.28 : 13,182.40 = 2,214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,788.28/13,182.40 = 2,214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,788.28x = 13,182.40 × 2,214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,788.28x = 29,198,752.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,198,752.35/8,788.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.46

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