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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.97, 13,240.44 and 2,253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.97, 13,240.44 and 2,253.16 is: 3,379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.97 : 13,240.44 = 2,253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.97/13,240.44 = 2,253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.97x = 13,240.44 × 2,253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.97x = 29,832,763.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,832,763.59/8,826.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.73

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