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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.93, 13,261.26 and 2,267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.93, 13,261.26 and 2,267.06 is: 3,400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.93 : 13,261.26 = 2,267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.93/13,261.26 = 2,267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.93x = 13,261.26 × 2,267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.93x = 30,064,072.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,064,072.10/8,840.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.56

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