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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.76, 13,258.82 and 2,264.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.76, 13,258.82 and 2,264.89 is: 3,397.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.76 : 13,258.82 = 2,264.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.76/13,258.82 = 2,264.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.76x = 13,258.82 × 2,264.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.76x = 30,029,768.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,029,768.83/8,838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.51

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