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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.73, 13,204.57 and 2,228.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.73, 13,204.57 and 2,228.97 is: 3,343.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.73 : 13,204.57 = 2,228.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.73/13,204.57 = 2,228.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.73x = 13,204.57 × 2,228.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.73x = 29,432,564.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,432,564.24/8,802.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.57

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