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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.90, 13,241.84 and 2,254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.90, 13,241.84 and 2,254.09 is: 3,381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.90 : 13,241.84 = 2,254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.90/13,241.84 = 2,254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.90x = 13,241.84 × 2,254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.90x = 29,848,299.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,848,299.13/8,827.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.13

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