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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.66, 13,262.70 and 2,267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.66, 13,262.70 and 2,267.88 is: 3,401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.66 : 13,262.70 = 2,267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.66/13,262.70 = 2,267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.66x = 13,262.70 × 2,267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.66x = 30,078,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,078,212.08/8,841.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.87

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