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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.74, 13,234.46 and 2,249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.74, 13,234.46 and 2,249.52 is: 3,373.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.74 : 13,234.46 = 2,249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.74/13,234.46 = 2,249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.74x = 13,234.46 × 2,249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.74x = 29,771,171.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,771,171.21/8,823.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.99

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