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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.45, 13,238.15 and 2,251.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.45, 13,238.15 and 2,251.59 is: 3,377.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.45 : 13,238.15 = 2,251.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.45/13,238.15 = 2,251.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.45x = 13,238.15 × 2,251.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.45x = 29,806,874.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,806,874.90/8,825.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.38

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