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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.93, 13,249.26 and 2,259.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.93, 13,249.26 and 2,259.06 is: 3,388.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.93 : 13,249.26 = 2,259.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.93/13,249.26 = 2,259.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.93x = 13,249.26 × 2,259.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.93x = 29,930,873.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,930,873.30/8,832.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.56

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