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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.51, 13,248.75 and 2,258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.51, 13,248.75 and 2,258.70 is: 3,388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.51 : 13,248.75 = 2,258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.51/13,248.75 = 2,258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.51x = 13,248.75 × 2,258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.51x = 29,924,951.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,924,951.63/8,832.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.05

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