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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.10, 13,255.35 and 2,263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.10, 13,255.35 and 2,263.35 is: 3,394.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.10 : 13,255.35 = 2,263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.10/13,255.35 = 2,263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.10x = 13,255.35 × 2,263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.10x = 30,001,496.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,001,496.42/8,837.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.95

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