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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.54, 13,260.71 and 2,266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.54, 13,260.71 and 2,266.62 is: 3,399.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.54 : 13,260.71 = 2,266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.54/13,260.71 = 2,266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.54x = 13,260.71 × 2,266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.54x = 30,056,996.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,056,996.17/8,840.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.91

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