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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.96, 13,257.03 and 2,263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.96, 13,257.03 and 2,263.97 is: 3,395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.96 : 13,257.03 = 2,263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.96/13,257.03 = 2,263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.96x = 13,257.03 × 2,263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.96x = 30,013,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,013,451.92/8,837.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.97

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