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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.15, 13,239.22 and 2,252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.15, 13,239.22 and 2,252.34 is: 3,378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.15 : 13,239.22 = 2,252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.15/13,239.22 = 2,252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.15x = 13,239.22 × 2,252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.15x = 29,819,171.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,819,171.61/8,826.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.50

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