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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,800.53, 13,200.82 and 2,226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,800.53, 13,200.82 and 2,226.71 is: 3,340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,800.53 : 13,200.82 = 2,226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,800.53/13,200.82 = 2,226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,800.53x = 13,200.82 × 2,226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,800.53x = 29,394,429.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,394,429.51/8,800.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.08

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