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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,839.98, 13,258.98 and 2,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,839.98, 13,258.98 and 2,266.32 is: 3,399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,839.98 : 13,258.98 = 2,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,839.98/13,258.98 = 2,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,839.98x = 13,258.98 × 2,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,839.98x = 30,049,091.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,049,091.55/8,839.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.23

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