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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.39, 13,257.55 and 2,264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.39, 13,257.55 and 2,264.57 is: 3,396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.39 : 13,257.55 = 2,264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.39/13,257.55 = 2,264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.39x = 13,257.55 × 2,264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.39x = 30,022,650.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,022,650.00/8,838.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.85

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