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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.68, 13,263.89 and 2,268.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.68, 13,263.89 and 2,268.81 is: 3,403.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.68 : 13,263.89 = 2,268.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.68/13,263.89 = 2,268.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.68x = 13,263.89 × 2,268.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.68x = 30,093,234.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,093,234.93/8,842.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.18

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