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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.85, 13,257.97 and 2,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.85, 13,257.97 and 2,265.10 is: 3,397.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.85 : 13,257.97 = 2,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.85/13,257.97 = 2,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.85x = 13,257.97 × 2,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.85x = 30,030,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,030,627.85/8,838.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.57

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