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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,816, 13,224.48 and 2,660.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,816, 13,224.48 and 2,660.48 is: 3,990.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,816 : 13,224.48 = 2,660.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,816/13,224.48 = 2,660.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,816x = 13,224.48 × 2,660.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,816x = 35,183,464.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,183,464.55/8,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.86

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