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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.80, 13,240.20 and 2,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.80, 13,240.20 and 2,253 is: 3,379.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.80 : 13,240.20 = 2,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.80/13,240.20 = 2,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.80x = 13,240.20 × 2,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.80x = 29,830,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,830,170.60/8,826.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.50

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