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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.05, 13,260.58 and 2,267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.05, 13,260.58 and 2,267.39 is: 3,400.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.05 : 13,260.58 = 2,267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.05/13,260.58 = 2,267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.05x = 13,260.58 × 2,267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.05x = 30,066,828.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,066,828.85/8,841.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.82

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