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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.40, 13,235.52 and 2,582.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.40, 13,235.52 and 2,582.56 is: 3,874.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.40 : 13,235.52 = 2,582.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.40/13,235.52 = 2,582.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.40x = 13,235.52 × 2,582.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.40x = 34,181,524.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,181,524.53/8,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.40

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