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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.68, 13,265.72 and 2,269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.68, 13,265.72 and 2,269.88 is: 3,404.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.68 : 13,265.72 = 2,269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.68/13,265.72 = 2,269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.68x = 13,265.72 × 2,269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.68x = 30,111,592.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,111,592.51/8,843.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.87

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