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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.88, 13,204.34 and 2,229.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.88, 13,204.34 and 2,229.06 is: 3,343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.88 : 13,204.34 = 2,229.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.88/13,204.34 = 2,229.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.88x = 13,204.34 × 2,229.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.88x = 29,433,226.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,433,226.28/8,802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.59

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