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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.90, 13,258.30 and 2,265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.90, 13,258.30 and 2,265.07 is: 3,397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.90 : 13,258.30 = 2,265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.90/13,258.30 = 2,265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.90x = 13,258.30 × 2,265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.90x = 30,030,977.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,030,977.58/8,838.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.59

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