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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.04, 13,256.75 and 2,264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.04, 13,256.75 and 2,264.28 is: 3,396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.04 : 13,256.75 = 2,264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.04/13,256.75 = 2,264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.04x = 13,256.75 × 2,264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.04x = 30,016,993.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,016,993.89/8,838.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.34

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