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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.26, 13,237.61 and 2,251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.26, 13,237.61 and 2,251.42 is: 3,377.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.26 : 13,237.61 = 2,251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.26/13,237.61 = 2,251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.26x = 13,237.61 × 2,251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.26x = 29,803,419.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,803,419.91/8,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.06

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