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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,821.44, 13,232.52 and 2,247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,821.44, 13,232.52 and 2,247.84 is: 3,371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,821.44 : 13,232.52 = 2,247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,821.44/13,232.52 = 2,247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,821.44x = 13,232.52 × 2,247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,821.44x = 29,744,587.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,744,587.76/8,821.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.85

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