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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.33, 13,257.45 and 2,264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.33, 13,257.45 and 2,264.51 is: 3,396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.33 : 13,257.45 = 2,264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.33/13,257.45 = 2,264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.33x = 13,257.45 × 2,264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.33x = 30,021,561.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,021,561.81/8,838.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.75

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