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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.76, 13,263.82 and 2,269.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.76, 13,263.82 and 2,269.01 is: 3,403.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.76 : 13,263.82 = 2,269.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.76/13,263.82 = 2,269.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.76x = 13,263.82 × 2,269.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.76x = 30,095,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,095,740.22/8,842.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.43

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