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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.48, 13,248.51 and 2,258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.48, 13,248.51 and 2,258.92 is: 3,388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.48 : 13,248.51 = 2,258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.48/13,248.51 = 2,258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.48x = 13,248.51 × 2,258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.48x = 29,927,324.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,927,324.21/8,832.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.33

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