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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.32, 13,214.23 and 2,235.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.32, 13,214.23 and 2,235.49 is: 3,353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.32 : 13,214.23 = 2,235.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.32/13,214.23 = 2,235.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.32x = 13,214.23 × 2,235.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.32x = 29,540,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,540,279.02/8,809.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.30

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