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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.47, 13,241.48 and 2,253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.47, 13,241.48 and 2,253.78 is: 3,380.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.47 : 13,241.48 = 2,253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.47/13,241.48 = 2,253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.47x = 13,241.48 × 2,253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.47x = 29,843,371.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,843,371.53/8,827.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.74

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