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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.48, 13,262.73 and 2,268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.48, 13,262.73 and 2,268.82 is: 3,402.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.48 : 13,262.73 = 2,268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.48/13,262.73 = 2,268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.48x = 13,262.73 × 2,268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.48x = 30,090,747.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,090,747.08/8,842.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.98

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