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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.30, 13,248.49 and 2,258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.30, 13,248.49 and 2,258.48 is: 3,387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.30 : 13,248.49 = 2,258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.30/13,248.49 = 2,258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.30x = 13,248.49 × 2,258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.30x = 29,921,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,921,438.40/8,832.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.73

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