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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.04, 13,188.03 and 2,218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.04, 13,188.03 and 2,218.28 is: 3,327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.04 : 13,188.03 = 2,218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.04/13,188.03 = 2,218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.04x = 13,188.03 × 2,218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.04x = 29,254,743.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,254,743.19/8,792.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.41

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