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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.59, 13,261.35 and 2,266.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.59, 13,261.35 and 2,266.83 is: 3,400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.59 : 13,261.35 = 2,266.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.59/13,261.35 = 2,266.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.59x = 13,261.35 × 2,266.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.59x = 30,061,226.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,061,226.02/8,840.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.36

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