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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.70, 13,256.55 and 2,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.70, 13,256.55 and 2,264.40 is: 3,396.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.70 : 13,256.55 = 2,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.70/13,256.55 = 2,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.70x = 13,256.55 × 2,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.70x = 30,018,131.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,018,131.82/8,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.60

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