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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.93, 13,247.97 and 2,258.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.93, 13,247.97 and 2,258.78 is: 3,387.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.93 : 13,247.97 = 2,258.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.93/13,247.97 = 2,258.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.93x = 13,247.97 × 2,258.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.93x = 29,924,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,924,183.44/8,832.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.80

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