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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.42, 13,255.82 and 2,263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.42, 13,255.82 and 2,263.66 is: 3,395.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.42 : 13,255.82 = 2,263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.42/13,255.82 = 2,263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.42x = 13,255.82 × 2,263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.42x = 30,006,633.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,006,633.53/8,837.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.41

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