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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,839.54, 13,259.23 and 2,265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,839.54, 13,259.23 and 2,265.72 is: 3,398.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,839.54 : 13,259.23 = 2,265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,839.54/13,259.23 = 2,265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,839.54x = 13,259.23 × 2,265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,839.54x = 30,041,702.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,041,702.60/8,839.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.56

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