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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.82, 13,211.70 and 2,233.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.82, 13,211.70 and 2,233.99 is: 3,350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.82 : 13,211.70 = 2,233.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.82/13,211.70 = 2,233.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.82x = 13,211.70 × 2,233.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.82x = 29,514,739.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,514,739.50/8,807.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.97

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