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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.51, 13,263.45 and 2,268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.51, 13,263.45 and 2,268.76 is: 3,403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.51 : 13,263.45 = 2,268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.51/13,263.45 = 2,268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.51x = 13,263.45 × 2,268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.51x = 30,091,573.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,091,573.48/8,842.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.06

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