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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.98, 13,240.46 and 2,253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.98, 13,240.46 and 2,253.17 is: 3,379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.98 : 13,240.46 = 2,253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.98/13,240.46 = 2,253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.98x = 13,240.46 × 2,253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.98x = 29,833,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,833,025.39/8,826.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.75

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