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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.38, 13,240.98 and 2,253.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.38, 13,240.98 and 2,253.47 is: 3,380.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.38 : 13,240.98 = 2,253.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.38/13,240.98 = 2,253.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.38x = 13,240.98 × 2,253.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.38x = 29,838,151.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,838,151.20/8,827.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.18

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