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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.43, 13,256.01 and 2,263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.43, 13,256.01 and 2,263.56 is: 3,395.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.43 : 13,256.01 = 2,263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.43/13,256.01 = 2,263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.43x = 13,256.01 × 2,263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.43x = 30,005,774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,005,774.00/8,837.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.31

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