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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.40, 13,248.52 and 2,258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.40, 13,248.52 and 2,258.52 is: 3,387.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.40 : 13,248.52 = 2,258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.40/13,248.52 = 2,258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.40x = 13,248.52 × 2,258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.40x = 29,922,047.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,922,047.39/8,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.76

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