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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.16, 13,245.22 and 2,256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.16, 13,245.22 and 2,256.34 is: 3,384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.16 : 13,245.22 = 2,256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.16/13,245.22 = 2,256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.16x = 13,245.22 × 2,256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.16x = 29,885,719.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,885,719.69/8,830.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.50

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