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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.04, 13,255.25 and 2,263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.04, 13,255.25 and 2,263.28 is: 3,394.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.04 : 13,255.25 = 2,263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.04/13,255.25 = 2,263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.04x = 13,255.25 × 2,263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.04x = 30,000,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,000,381.02/8,837.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.84

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