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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,829.84, 13,244.74 and 2,256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,829.84, 13,244.74 and 2,256.04 is: 3,384.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,829.84 : 13,244.74 = 2,256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,829.84/13,244.74 = 2,256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,829.84x = 13,244.74 × 2,256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,829.84x = 29,880,663.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,880,663.23/8,829.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.05

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