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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.03, 13,249.48 and 2,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.03, 13,249.48 and 2,259.20 is: 3,388.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.03 : 13,249.48 = 2,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.03/13,249.48 = 2,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.03x = 13,249.48 × 2,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.03x = 29,933,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,933,225.22/8,833.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.78

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