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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.51, 13,262.31 and 2,267.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.51, 13,262.31 and 2,267.73 is: 3,401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.51 : 13,262.31 = 2,267.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.51/13,262.31 = 2,267.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.51x = 13,262.31 × 2,267.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.51x = 30,075,338.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,075,338.26/8,841.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.61

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