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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.03, 13,247.98 and 2,258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.03, 13,247.98 and 2,258.20 is: 3,387.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.03 : 13,247.98 = 2,258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.03/13,247.98 = 2,258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.03x = 13,247.98 × 2,258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.03x = 29,916,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,916,588.44/8,832.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.28

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