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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.04, 13,238.59 and 2,251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.04, 13,238.59 and 2,251.83 is: 3,377.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.04 : 13,238.59 = 2,251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.04/13,238.59 = 2,251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.04x = 13,238.59 × 2,251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.04x = 29,811,054.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,811,054.12/8,826.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.63

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