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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.67, 13,260.93 and 2,266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.67, 13,260.93 and 2,266.84 is: 3,400.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.67 : 13,260.93 = 2,266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.67/13,260.93 = 2,266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.67x = 13,260.93 × 2,266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.67x = 30,060,406.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,060,406.56/8,840.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.24

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