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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.48, 13,255.22 and 2,263.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.48, 13,255.22 and 2,263.71 is: 3,395.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.48 : 13,255.22 = 2,263.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.48/13,255.22 = 2,263.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.48x = 13,255.22 × 2,263.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.48x = 30,005,962.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,005,962.75/8,837.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.31

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