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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.92, 13,229.80 and 2,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.92, 13,229.80 and 2,246.10 is: 3,369.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.92 : 13,229.80 = 2,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.92/13,229.80 = 2,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.92x = 13,229.80 × 2,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.92x = 29,715,398.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,715,398.55/8,819.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.12

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