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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.92, 13,249.31 and 2,259.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.92, 13,249.31 and 2,259.09 is: 3,388.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.92 : 13,249.31 = 2,259.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.92/13,249.31 = 2,259.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.92x = 13,249.31 × 2,259.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.92x = 29,931,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,931,372.43/8,832.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.62

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