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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,824.96, 13,237.26 and 2,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,824.96, 13,237.26 and 2,251 is: 3,376.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,824.96 : 13,237.26 = 2,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,824.96/13,237.26 = 2,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,824.96x = 13,237.26 × 2,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,824.96x = 29,797,072.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,797,072.26/8,824.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.45

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