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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,800.58, 13,201.29 and 2,226.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,800.58, 13,201.29 and 2,226.82 is: 3,340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,800.58 : 13,201.29 = 2,226.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,800.58/13,201.29 = 2,226.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,800.58x = 13,201.29 × 2,226.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,800.58x = 29,396,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,396,896.60/8,800.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.34

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