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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,800.70, 13,201.05 and 2,227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,800.70, 13,201.05 and 2,227.10 is: 3,340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,800.70 : 13,201.05 = 2,227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,800.70/13,201.05 = 2,227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,800.70x = 13,201.05 × 2,227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,800.70x = 29,400,058.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,400,058.46/8,800.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.65

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