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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.67, 13,262.43 and 2,267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.67, 13,262.43 and 2,267.84 is: 3,401.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.67 : 13,262.43 = 2,267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.67/13,262.43 = 2,267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.67x = 13,262.43 × 2,267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.67x = 30,077,069.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,077,069.25/8,841.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.74

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