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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,800.08, 13,199.60 and 2,226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,800.08, 13,199.60 and 2,226.24 is: 3,339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,800.08 : 13,199.60 = 2,226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,800.08/13,199.60 = 2,226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,800.08x = 13,199.60 × 2,226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,800.08x = 29,385,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,385,477.50/8,800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.23

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