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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,810.72, 13,216.56 and 2,236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,810.72, 13,216.56 and 2,236.94 is: 3,355.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810.72 : 13,216.56 = 2,236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810.72/13,216.56 = 2,236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810.72x = 13,216.56 × 2,236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810.72x = 29,564,651.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,564,651.73/8,810.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.53

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