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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.41, 13,264.35 and 2,268.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.41, 13,264.35 and 2,268.57 is: 3,403.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.41 : 13,264.35 = 2,268.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.41/13,264.35 = 2,268.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.41x = 13,264.35 × 2,268.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.41x = 30,091,106.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,091,106.48/8,842.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.04

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