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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.72, 13,262.52 and 2,267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.72, 13,262.52 and 2,267.91 is: 3,401.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.72 : 13,262.52 = 2,267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.72/13,262.52 = 2,267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.72x = 13,262.52 × 2,267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.72x = 30,078,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,078,201.73/8,841.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.85

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