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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.90, 13,242.31 and 2,254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.90, 13,242.31 and 2,254.14 is: 3,381.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.90 : 13,242.31 = 2,254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.90/13,242.31 = 2,254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.90x = 13,242.31 × 2,254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.90x = 29,850,015.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,850,015.03/8,827.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.33

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