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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.39, 13,256.06 and 2,263.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.39, 13,256.06 and 2,263.57 is: 3,395.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.39 : 13,256.06 = 2,263.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.39/13,256.06 = 2,263.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.39x = 13,256.06 × 2,263.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.39x = 30,005,975.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,005,975.28/8,837.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.34

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