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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,821.76, 13,232.70 and 2,247.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,821.76, 13,232.70 and 2,247.95 is: 3,371.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,821.76 : 13,232.70 = 2,247.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,821.76/13,232.70 = 2,247.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,821.76x = 13,232.70 × 2,247.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,821.76x = 29,746,381.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,746,381.80/8,821.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.93

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