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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.27, 13,211.37 and 2,233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.27, 13,211.37 and 2,233.50 is: 3,350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.27 : 13,211.37 = 2,233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.27/13,211.37 = 2,233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.27x = 13,211.37 × 2,233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.27x = 29,507,594.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,507,594.90/8,807.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.37

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