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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.16, 13,255.68 and 2,263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.16, 13,255.68 and 2,263.34 is: 3,394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.16 : 13,255.68 = 2,263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.16/13,255.68 = 2,263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.16x = 13,255.68 × 2,263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.16x = 30,002,110.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,002,110.77/8,837.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.99

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