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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.49, 13,241.22 and 2,253.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.49, 13,241.22 and 2,253.67 is: 3,380.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.49 : 13,241.22 = 2,253.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.49/13,241.22 = 2,253.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.49x = 13,241.22 × 2,253.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.49x = 29,841,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,841,329.01/8,827.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.50

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