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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.60, 13,233.90 and 2,665.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.60, 13,233.90 and 2,665.80 is: 3,998.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.60 : 13,233.90 = 2,665.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.60/13,233.90 = 2,665.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.60x = 13,233.90 × 2,665.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.60x = 35,278,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,278,930.62/8,822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.70

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