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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.26, 13,260.39 and 2,266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.26, 13,260.39 and 2,266.50 is: 3,399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.26 : 13,260.39 = 2,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.26/13,260.39 = 2,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.26x = 13,260.39 × 2,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.26x = 30,054,662.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,054,662.60/8,840.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.75

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