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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.76, 13,261.13 and 2,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.76, 13,261.13 and 2,267 is: 3,400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.76 : 13,261.13 = 2,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.76/13,261.13 = 2,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.76x = 13,261.13 × 2,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.76x = 30,062,981.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,062,981.71/8,840.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.50

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