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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,820.72, 13,230.62 and 2,246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,820.72, 13,230.62 and 2,246.51 is: 3,369.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,820.72 : 13,230.62 = 2,246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,820.72/13,230.62 = 2,246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,820.72x = 13,230.62 × 2,246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,820.72x = 29,722,642.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,722,642.75/8,820.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.64

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