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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.96, 13,235.94 and 2,250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.96, 13,235.94 and 2,250.27 is: 3,375.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.96 : 13,235.94 = 2,250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.96/13,235.94 = 2,250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.96x = 13,235.94 × 2,250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.96x = 29,784,438.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,784,438.70/8,823.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.41

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