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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.41, 13,265.85 and 2,269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.41, 13,265.85 and 2,269.57 is: 3,404.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.41 : 13,265.85 = 2,269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.41/13,265.85 = 2,269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.41x = 13,265.85 × 2,269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.41x = 30,107,775.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,107,775.18/8,843.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.54

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