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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.51, 13,202.27 and 2,228.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.51, 13,202.27 and 2,228.21 is: 3,342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.51 : 13,202.27 = 2,228.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.51/13,202.27 = 2,228.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.51x = 13,202.27 × 2,228.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.51x = 29,417,430.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,417,430.04/8,801.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.32

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