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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.28, 13,209.48 and 2,232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.28, 13,209.48 and 2,232.45 is: 3,348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.28 : 13,209.48 = 2,232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.28/13,209.48 = 2,232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.28x = 13,209.48 × 2,232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.28x = 29,489,503.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,489,503.63/8,806.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.69

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