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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,810.31, 13,215.52 and 2,236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,810.31, 13,215.52 and 2,236.49 is: 3,354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810.31 : 13,215.52 = 2,236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810.31/13,215.52 = 2,236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810.31x = 13,215.52 × 2,236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810.31x = 29,556,401.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,556,401.63/8,810.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.75

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