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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.35, 13,266.48 and 2,270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.35, 13,266.48 and 2,270.52 is: 3,405.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.35 : 13,266.48 = 2,270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.35/13,266.48 = 2,270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.35x = 13,266.48 × 2,270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.35x = 30,121,808.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,121,808.17/8,844.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.77

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