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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.13, 13,240.61 and 2,253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.13, 13,240.61 and 2,253.23 is: 3,379.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.13 : 13,240.61 = 2,253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.13/13,240.61 = 2,253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.13x = 13,240.61 × 2,253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.13x = 29,834,062.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,834,062.20/8,827.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.82

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