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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.69, 13,229.30 and 2,245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.69, 13,229.30 and 2,245.88 is: 3,368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.69 : 13,229.30 = 2,245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.69/13,229.30 = 2,245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.69x = 13,229.30 × 2,245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.69x = 29,711,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,711,342.91/8,819.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.75

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