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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.40, 13,243.06 and 2,254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.40, 13,243.06 and 2,254.64 is: 3,382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.40 : 13,243.06 = 2,254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.40/13,243.06 = 2,254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.40x = 13,243.06 × 2,254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.40x = 29,858,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,858,332.80/8,828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.08

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