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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.48, 13,210.20 and 2,232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.48, 13,210.20 and 2,232.72 is: 3,349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.48 : 13,210.20 = 2,232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.48/13,210.20 = 2,232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.48x = 13,210.20 × 2,232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.48x = 29,494,677.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,494,677.74/8,806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.20

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