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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.32, 13,260.24 and 2,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.32, 13,260.24 and 2,266.24 is: 3,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.32 : 13,260.24 = 2,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.32/13,260.24 = 2,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.32x = 13,260.24 × 2,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.32x = 30,050,886.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,050,886.30/8,840.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.30

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