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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.54, 13,262.22 and 2,267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.54, 13,262.22 and 2,267.70 is: 3,401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.54 : 13,262.22 = 2,267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.54/13,262.22 = 2,267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.54x = 13,262.22 × 2,267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.54x = 30,074,736.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,074,736.29/8,841.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.53

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