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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.43, 13,209.65 and 2,232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.43, 13,209.65 and 2,232.62 is: 3,348.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.43 : 13,209.65 = 2,232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.43/13,209.65 = 2,232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.43x = 13,209.65 × 2,232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.43x = 29,492,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,492,051.57/8,806.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.92

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