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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.18, 13,255.63 and 2,263.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.18, 13,255.63 and 2,263.31 is: 3,394.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.18 : 13,255.63 = 2,263.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.18/13,255.63 = 2,263.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.18x = 13,255.63 × 2,263.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.18x = 30,001,599.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,001,599.94/8,837.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.93

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