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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.41, 13,203.64 and 2,228.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.41, 13,203.64 and 2,228.59 is: 3,342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.41 : 13,203.64 = 2,228.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.41/13,203.64 = 2,228.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.41x = 13,203.64 × 2,228.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.41x = 29,425,461.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,425,461.49/8,802.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.89

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