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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.35, 13,239.98 and 2,252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.35, 13,239.98 and 2,252.59 is: 3,379.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.35 : 13,239.98 = 2,252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.35/13,239.98 = 2,252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.35x = 13,239.98 × 2,252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.35x = 29,824,291.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,824,291.44/8,826.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.01

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