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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.66, 13,241.49 and 2,253.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.66, 13,241.49 and 2,253.90 is: 3,380.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.66 : 13,241.49 = 2,253.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.66/13,241.49 = 2,253.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.66x = 13,241.49 × 2,253.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.66x = 29,844,994.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,844,994.31/8,827.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.85

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