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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.64, 13,212.99 and 2,145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.64, 13,212.99 and 2,145.16 is: 3,217.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.64 : 13,212.99 = 2,145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.64/13,212.99 = 2,145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.64x = 13,212.99 × 2,145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.64x = 28,343,977.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,343,977.63/8,808.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.75

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