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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.24, 13,257.40 and 2,682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.24, 13,257.40 and 2,682.24 is: 4,023.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.24 : 13,257.40 = 2,682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.24/13,257.40 = 2,682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.24x = 13,257.40 × 2,682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.24x = 35,559,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,559,528.58/8,838.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.37

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