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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.58, 13,206.87 and 2,230.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.58, 13,206.87 and 2,230.77 is: 3,346.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.58 : 13,206.87 = 2,230.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.58/13,206.87 = 2,230.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.58x = 13,206.87 × 2,230.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.58x = 29,461,489.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,461,489.39/8,804.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.16

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