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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.25, 13,263.38 and 2,268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.25, 13,263.38 and 2,268.44 is: 3,402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.25 : 13,263.38 = 2,268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.25/13,263.38 = 2,268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.25x = 13,263.38 × 2,268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.25x = 30,087,162.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,087,162.31/8,842.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.66

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