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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.51, 13,235.17 and 2,249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.51, 13,235.17 and 2,249.62 is: 3,374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.51 : 13,235.17 = 2,249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.51/13,235.17 = 2,249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.51x = 13,235.17 × 2,249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.51x = 29,774,149.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,774,149.42/8,823.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.41

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