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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.86, 13,265.79 and 2,270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.86, 13,265.79 and 2,270.05 is: 3,405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.86 : 13,265.79 = 2,270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.86/13,265.79 = 2,270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.86x = 13,265.79 × 2,270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.86x = 30,113,940.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,113,940.26/8,843.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.07

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