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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.69, 13,240.05 and 2,252.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.69, 13,240.05 and 2,252.85 is: 3,379.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.69 : 13,240.05 = 2,252.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.69/13,240.05 = 2,252.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.69x = 13,240.05 × 2,252.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.69x = 29,827,846.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,827,846.64/8,826.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.28

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