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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.02, 13,242.01 and 2,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.02, 13,242.01 and 2,254.20 is: 3,381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.02 : 13,242.01 = 2,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.02/13,242.01 = 2,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.02x = 13,242.01 × 2,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.02x = 29,850,138.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,850,138.94/8,828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.29

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