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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.63, 13,203.99 and 2,228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.63, 13,203.99 and 2,228.82 is: 3,343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.63 : 13,203.99 = 2,228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.63/13,203.99 = 2,228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.63x = 13,203.99 × 2,228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.63x = 29,429,316.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,429,316.99/8,802.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.24

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