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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,810.46, 13,215.69 and 2,236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,810.46, 13,215.69 and 2,236.68 is: 3,355.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810.46 : 13,215.69 = 2,236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810.46/13,215.69 = 2,236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810.46x = 13,215.69 × 2,236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810.46x = 29,559,269.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,559,269.51/8,810.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.02

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