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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.40, 13,262.11 and 2,267.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.40, 13,262.11 and 2,267.59 is: 3,401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.40 : 13,262.11 = 2,267.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.40/13,262.11 = 2,267.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.40x = 13,262.11 × 2,267.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.40x = 30,073,035.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,073,035.90/8,841.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.39

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