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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.51, 13,250.25 and 2,259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.51, 13,250.25 and 2,259.70 is: 3,389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.51 : 13,250.25 = 2,259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.51/13,250.25 = 2,259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.51x = 13,250.25 × 2,259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.51x = 29,941,589.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,941,589.93/8,833.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.55

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