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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.05, 13,388.06 and 2,262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.05, 13,388.06 and 2,262.51 is: 3,393.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.05 : 13,388.06 = 2,262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.05/13,388.06 = 2,262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.05x = 13,388.06 × 2,262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.05x = 30,290,641.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,290,641.79/8,926.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.51

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