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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.84, 13,208.76 and 2,232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.84, 13,208.76 and 2,232.06 is: 3,348.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.84 : 13,208.76 = 2,232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.84/13,208.76 = 2,232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.84x = 13,208.76 × 2,232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.84x = 29,482,744.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,482,744.85/8,805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.09

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