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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.51, 13,257.76 and 2,264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.51, 13,257.76 and 2,264.75 is: 3,397.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.51 : 13,257.76 = 2,264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.51/13,257.76 = 2,264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.51x = 13,257.76 × 2,264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.51x = 30,025,511.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,025,511.96/8,838.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.12

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