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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.01, 13,262.70 and 2,268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.01, 13,262.70 and 2,268.26 is: 3,402.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.01 : 13,262.70 = 2,268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.01/13,262.70 = 2,268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.01x = 13,262.70 × 2,268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.01x = 30,083,246.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,083,246.23/8,842.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.31

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