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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.24, 13,247.33 and 2,258.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.24, 13,247.33 and 2,258.46 is: 3,387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.24 : 13,247.33 = 2,258.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.24/13,247.33 = 2,258.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.24x = 13,247.33 × 2,258.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.24x = 29,918,553.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,918,553.62/8,832.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.43

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