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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.48, 13,263.73 and 2,268.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.48, 13,263.73 and 2,268.67 is: 3,403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.48 : 13,263.73 = 2,268.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.48/13,263.73 = 2,268.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.48x = 13,263.73 × 2,268.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.48x = 30,091,026.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,091,026.34/8,842.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.01

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