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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.16, 13,240.74 and 2,253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.16, 13,240.74 and 2,253.41 is: 3,380.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.16 : 13,240.74 = 2,253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.16/13,240.74 = 2,253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.16x = 13,240.74 × 2,253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.16x = 29,836,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,836,749.72/8,827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.11

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