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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.43, 13,205.15 and 2,229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.43, 13,205.15 and 2,229.62 is: 3,344.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.43 : 13,205.15 = 2,229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.43/13,205.15 = 2,229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.43x = 13,205.15 × 2,229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.43x = 29,442,389.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,442,389.37/8,803.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.42

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