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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.71, 13,261.54 and 2,266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.71, 13,261.54 and 2,266.95 is: 3,400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.71 : 13,261.54 = 2,266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.71/13,261.54 = 2,266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.71x = 13,261.54 × 2,266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.71x = 30,063,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,063,248.10/8,840.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.55

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