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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.48, 13,261.23 and 2,267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.48, 13,261.23 and 2,267.82 is: 3,401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.48 : 13,261.23 = 2,267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.48/13,261.23 = 2,267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.48x = 13,261.23 × 2,267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.48x = 30,074,082.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,074,082.62/8,841.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.48

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