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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.90, 13,256.81 and 2,264.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.90, 13,256.81 and 2,264.07 is: 3,396.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.90 : 13,256.81 = 2,264.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.90/13,256.81 = 2,264.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.90x = 13,256.81 × 2,264.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.90x = 30,014,334.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,014,334.50/8,837.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.10

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