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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.62, 13,248.94 and 2,258.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.62, 13,248.94 and 2,258.58 is: 3,387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.62 : 13,248.94 = 2,258.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.62/13,248.94 = 2,258.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.62x = 13,248.94 × 2,258.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.62x = 29,923,790.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,923,790.91/8,832.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.87

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