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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.88, 13,209.17 and 2,232.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.88, 13,209.17 and 2,232.51 is: 3,348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.88 : 13,209.17 = 2,232.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.88/13,209.17 = 2,232.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.88x = 13,209.17 × 2,232.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.88x = 29,489,592.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,489,592.95/8,806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.47

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