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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.86, 13,210.34 and 2,233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.86, 13,210.34 and 2,233.06 is: 3,349.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.86 : 13,210.34 = 2,233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.86/13,210.34 = 2,233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.86x = 13,210.34 × 2,233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.86x = 29,499,481.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,499,481.84/8,806.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.60

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