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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.17, 13,261.77 and 2,267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.17, 13,261.77 and 2,267.38 is: 3,401.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.17 : 13,261.77 = 2,267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.17/13,261.77 = 2,267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.17x = 13,261.77 × 2,267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.17x = 30,069,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,069,472.06/8,841.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.07

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