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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.35, 13,255.72 and 2,263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.35, 13,255.72 and 2,263.60 is: 3,395.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.35 : 13,255.72 = 2,263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.35/13,255.72 = 2,263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.35x = 13,255.72 × 2,263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.35x = 30,005,647.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,005,647.79/8,837.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.32

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