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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.58, 13,265.17 and 2,269.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.58, 13,265.17 and 2,269.69 is: 3,404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.58 : 13,265.17 = 2,269.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.58/13,265.17 = 2,269.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.58x = 13,265.17 × 2,269.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.58x = 30,107,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,107,784.86/8,843.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.48

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