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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,800.51, 13,200.77 and 2,227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,800.51, 13,200.77 and 2,227.21 is: 3,340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,800.51 : 13,200.77 = 2,227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,800.51/13,200.77 = 2,227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,800.51x = 13,200.77 × 2,227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,800.51x = 29,400,863.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,400,863.99/8,800.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.81

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