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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.43, 13,260.51 and 2,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.43, 13,260.51 and 2,266.56 is: 3,399.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.43 : 13,260.51 = 2,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.43/13,260.51 = 2,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.43x = 13,260.51 × 2,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.43x = 30,055,741.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,055,741.55/8,840.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.81

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