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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.95, 13,240.42 and 2,253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.95, 13,240.42 and 2,253.13 is: 3,379.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.95 : 13,240.42 = 2,253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.95/13,240.42 = 2,253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.95x = 13,240.42 × 2,253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.95x = 29,832,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,832,429.60/8,826.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.70

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