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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.77, 13,243.20 and 2,254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.77, 13,243.20 and 2,254.96 is: 3,382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.77 : 13,243.20 = 2,254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.77/13,243.20 = 2,254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.77x = 13,243.20 × 2,254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.77x = 29,862,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,862,886.27/8,828.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.45

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