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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.90, 13,251.30 and 2,260.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.90, 13,251.30 and 2,260.14 is: 3,390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.90 : 13,251.30 = 2,260.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.90/13,251.30 = 2,260.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.90x = 13,251.30 × 2,260.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.90x = 29,949,801.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,949,801.66/8,833.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.33

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