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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.37, 13,248.56 and 2,258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.37, 13,248.56 and 2,258.32 is: 3,387.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.37 : 13,248.56 = 2,258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.37/13,248.56 = 2,258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.37x = 13,248.56 × 2,258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.37x = 29,919,476.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,919,476.73/8,832.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.48

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