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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.65, 13,250.95 and 2,259.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.65, 13,250.95 and 2,259.89 is: 3,389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.65 : 13,250.95 = 2,259.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.65/13,250.95 = 2,259.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.65x = 13,250.95 × 2,259.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.65x = 29,945,689.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,945,689.40/8,833.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.96

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