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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.22, 13,238.10 and 2,251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.22, 13,238.10 and 2,251.53 is: 3,377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.22 : 13,238.10 = 2,251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.22/13,238.10 = 2,251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.22x = 13,238.10 × 2,251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.22x = 29,805,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,805,979.29/8,825.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.36

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