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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.02, 13,203.08 and 2,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.02, 13,203.08 and 2,228.20 is: 3,342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.02 : 13,203.08 = 2,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.02/13,203.08 = 2,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.02x = 13,203.08 × 2,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.02x = 29,419,102.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,419,102.86/8,802.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.31

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