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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.98, 13,256.66 and 2,264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.98, 13,256.66 and 2,264.22 is: 3,396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.98 : 13,256.66 = 2,264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.98/13,256.66 = 2,264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.98x = 13,256.66 × 2,264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.98x = 30,015,994.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,015,994.71/8,837.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.25

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