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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.95, 13,238.89 and 2,252.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.95, 13,238.89 and 2,252.09 is: 3,378.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.95 : 13,238.89 = 2,252.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.95/13,238.89 = 2,252.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.95x = 13,238.89 × 2,252.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.95x = 29,815,171.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,815,171.78/8,825.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.13

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