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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.10, 13,259.84 and 2,266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.10, 13,259.84 and 2,266.34 is: 3,399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.10 : 13,259.84 = 2,266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.10/13,259.84 = 2,266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.10x = 13,259.84 × 2,266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.10x = 30,051,305.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,051,305.79/8,840.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.43

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