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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.67, 13,229.52 and 2,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.67, 13,229.52 and 2,246.40 is: 3,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.67 : 13,229.52 = 2,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.67/13,229.52 = 2,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.67x = 13,229.52 × 2,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.67x = 29,718,793.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,718,793.73/8,819.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.60

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