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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.59, 13,263.89 and 2,269.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.59, 13,263.89 and 2,269.31 is: 3,403.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.59 : 13,263.89 = 2,269.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.59/13,263.89 = 2,269.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.59x = 13,263.89 × 2,269.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.59x = 30,099,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,099,800.55/8,842.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.96

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