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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.24, 13,256.34 and 2,264.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.24, 13,256.34 and 2,264.46 is: 3,396.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.24 : 13,256.34 = 2,264.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.24/13,256.34 = 2,264.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.24x = 13,256.34 × 2,264.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.24x = 30,018,451.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,018,451.68/8,838.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.43

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