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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.98, 13,263.48 and 2,269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.98, 13,263.48 and 2,269.32 is: 3,403.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.98 : 13,263.48 = 2,269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.98/13,263.48 = 2,269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.98x = 13,263.48 × 2,269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.98x = 30,099,080.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,099,080.43/8,842.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.73

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