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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.67, 13,257.93 and 2,264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.67, 13,257.93 and 2,264.84 is: 3,397.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.67 : 13,257.93 = 2,264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.67/13,257.93 = 2,264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.67x = 13,257.93 × 2,264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.67x = 30,027,090.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,027,090.18/8,838.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.24

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