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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.93, 13,257.34 and 2,264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.93, 13,257.34 and 2,264.18 is: 3,396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.93 : 13,257.34 = 2,264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.93/13,257.34 = 2,264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.93x = 13,257.34 × 2,264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.93x = 30,016,932.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,016,932.13/8,837.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.37

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