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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.66, 13,202.51 and 2,227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.66, 13,202.51 and 2,227.84 is: 3,341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.66 : 13,202.51 = 2,227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.66/13,202.51 = 2,227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.66x = 13,202.51 × 2,227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.66x = 29,413,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,413,052.44/8,801.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.76

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