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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,813.30, 13,219.97 and 2,240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,813.30, 13,219.97 and 2,240.01 is: 3,360.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,813.30 : 13,219.97 = 2,240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,813.30/13,219.97 = 2,240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,813.30x = 13,219.97 × 2,240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,813.30x = 29,612,853.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,612,853.80/8,813.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.02

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