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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.45, 13,241.14 and 2,253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.45, 13,241.14 and 2,253.59 is: 3,380.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.45 : 13,241.14 = 2,253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.45/13,241.14 = 2,253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.45x = 13,241.14 × 2,253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.45x = 29,840,100.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,840,100.69/8,827.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.38

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