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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.59, 13,205.44 and 2,229.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.59, 13,205.44 and 2,229.79 is: 3,344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.59 : 13,205.44 = 2,229.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.59/13,205.44 = 2,229.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.59x = 13,205.44 × 2,229.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.59x = 29,445,346.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,445,346.91/8,803.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.70

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