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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.25, 13,210.85 and 2,233.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.25, 13,210.85 and 2,233.42 is: 3,350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.25 : 13,210.85 = 2,233.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.25/13,210.85 = 2,233.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.25x = 13,210.85 × 2,233.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.25x = 29,505,423.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,505,423.47/8,807.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.13

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