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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.36, 13,209.59 and 2,232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.36, 13,209.59 and 2,232.56 is: 3,348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.36 : 13,209.59 = 2,232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.36/13,209.59 = 2,232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.36x = 13,209.59 × 2,232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.36x = 29,491,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,491,202.25/8,806.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.85

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