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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.43, 13,242.62 and 2,254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.43, 13,242.62 and 2,254.61 is: 3,381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.43 : 13,242.62 = 2,254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.43/13,242.62 = 2,254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.43x = 13,242.62 × 2,254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.43x = 29,856,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,856,943.48/8,828.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.91

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