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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.62, 13,245.93 and 2,256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.62, 13,245.93 and 2,256.80 is: 3,385.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.62 : 13,245.93 = 2,256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.62/13,245.93 = 2,256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.62x = 13,245.93 × 2,256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.62x = 29,893,348.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,893,348.59/8,830.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.19

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