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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.88, 13,203.29 and 2,228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.88, 13,203.29 and 2,228.12 is: 3,342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.88 : 13,203.29 = 2,228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.88/13,203.29 = 2,228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.88x = 13,203.29 × 2,228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.88x = 29,418,565.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,418,565.32/8,801.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.30

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