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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.84, 13,240.25 and 2,253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.84, 13,240.25 and 2,253.03 is: 3,379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.84 : 13,240.25 = 2,253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.84/13,240.25 = 2,253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.84x = 13,240.25 × 2,253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.84x = 29,830,690.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,830,690.31/8,826.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.54

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