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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,824.43, 13,235.40 and 2,250.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,824.43, 13,235.40 and 2,250.07 is: 3,374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,824.43 : 13,235.40 = 2,250.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,824.43/13,235.40 = 2,250.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,824.43x = 13,235.40 × 2,250.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,824.43x = 29,780,543.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,780,543.39/8,824.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.78

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