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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.15, 13,240.72 and 2,253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.15, 13,240.72 and 2,253.34 is: 3,380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.15 : 13,240.72 = 2,253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.15/13,240.72 = 2,253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.15x = 13,240.72 × 2,253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.15x = 29,835,844.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,835,844.00/8,827.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.01

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