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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.93, 13,256.97 and 2,264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.93, 13,256.97 and 2,264.78 is: 3,396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.93 : 13,256.97 = 2,264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.93/13,256.97 = 2,264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.93x = 13,256.97 × 2,264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.93x = 30,024,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,024,054.23/8,838.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.80

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