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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.27, 13,255.87 and 2,263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.27, 13,255.87 and 2,263.44 is: 3,395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.27 : 13,255.87 = 2,263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.27/13,255.87 = 2,263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.27x = 13,255.87 × 2,263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.27x = 30,003,866.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,003,866.39/8,837.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.15

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