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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.34, 13,212.24 and 2,234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.34, 13,212.24 and 2,234.44 is: 3,351.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.34 : 13,212.24 = 2,234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.34/13,212.24 = 2,234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.34x = 13,212.24 × 2,234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.34x = 29,521,957.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,521,957.55/8,808.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.59

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