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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.77, 13,207.24 and 2,230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.77, 13,207.24 and 2,230.96 is: 3,346.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.77 : 13,207.24 = 2,230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.77/13,207.24 = 2,230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.77x = 13,207.24 × 2,230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.77x = 29,464,785.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,464,785.55/8,804.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.46

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