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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.08, 13,205.60 and 2,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.08, 13,205.60 and 2,230.24 is: 3,345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.08 : 13,205.60 = 2,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.08/13,205.60 = 2,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.08x = 13,205.60 × 2,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.08x = 29,451,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,451,657.34/8,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.23

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