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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.20, 13,233.30 and 2,248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.20, 13,233.30 and 2,248.60 is: 3,372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.20 : 13,233.30 = 2,248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.20/13,233.30 = 2,248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.20x = 13,233.30 × 2,248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.20x = 29,756,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,756,398.38/8,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.90

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