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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.96, 13,222.44 and 2,241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.96, 13,222.44 and 2,241.27 is: 3,361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.96 : 13,222.44 = 2,241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.96/13,222.44 = 2,241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.96x = 13,222.44 × 2,241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.96x = 29,635,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,635,058.10/8,814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.91

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