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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.98, 13,258.16 and 2,265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.98, 13,258.16 and 2,265.22 is: 3,397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.98 : 13,258.16 = 2,265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.98/13,258.16 = 2,265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.98x = 13,258.16 × 2,265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.98x = 30,032,649.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,032,649.20/8,838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.75

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