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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.08, 13,238.64 and 2,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.08, 13,238.64 and 2,252 is: 3,377.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.08 : 13,238.64 = 2,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.08/13,238.64 = 2,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.08x = 13,238.64 × 2,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.08x = 29,813,417.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,813,417.28/8,826.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.88

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