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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.64, 13,211.49 and 2,144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.64, 13,211.49 and 2,144.16 is: 3,216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.64 : 13,211.49 = 2,144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.64/13,211.49 = 2,144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.64x = 13,211.49 × 2,144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.64x = 28,327,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,327,548.40/8,807.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.25

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