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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.85, 13,264.23 and 2,269.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.85, 13,264.23 and 2,269.01 is: 3,403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.85 : 13,264.23 = 2,269.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.85/13,264.23 = 2,269.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.85x = 13,264.23 × 2,269.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.85x = 30,096,705.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,096,705.80/8,842.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.51

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