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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.53, 13,202.32 and 2,227.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.53, 13,202.32 and 2,227.71 is: 3,341.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.53 : 13,202.32 = 2,227.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.53/13,202.32 = 2,227.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.53x = 13,202.32 × 2,227.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.53x = 29,410,940.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,410,940.29/8,801.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.57

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