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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.80, 13,238.58 and 2,251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.80, 13,238.58 and 2,251.96 is: 3,377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.80 : 13,238.58 = 2,251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.80/13,238.58 = 2,251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.80x = 13,238.58 × 2,251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.80x = 29,812,752.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,812,752.62/8,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.91

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