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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.08, 13,203.54 and 2,228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.08, 13,203.54 and 2,228.32 is: 3,342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.08 : 13,203.54 = 2,228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.08/13,203.54 = 2,228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.08x = 13,203.54 × 2,228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.08x = 29,421,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,421,712.25/8,802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.59

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