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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803, 13,204.58 and 2,229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803, 13,204.58 and 2,229.19 is: 3,343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803 : 13,204.58 = 2,229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803/13,204.58 = 2,229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803x = 13,204.58 × 2,229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803x = 29,435,506.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,435,506.54/8,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.80

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