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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.23, 13,205.32 and 2,229.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.23, 13,205.32 and 2,229.47 is: 3,344.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.23 : 13,205.32 = 2,229.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.23/13,205.32 = 2,229.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.23x = 13,205.32 × 2,229.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.23x = 29,440,864.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,440,864.78/8,803.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.33

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