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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.72, 13,261 and 2,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.72, 13,261 and 2,266.80 is: 3,400.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.72 : 13,261 = 2,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.72/13,261 = 2,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.72x = 13,261 × 2,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.72x = 30,060,034.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,060,034.80/8,840.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.18

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