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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.93, 13,250.76 and 2,260.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.93, 13,250.76 and 2,260.06 is: 3,390.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.93 : 13,250.76 = 2,260.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.93/13,250.76 = 2,260.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.93x = 13,250.76 × 2,260.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.93x = 29,947,512.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,947,512.65/8,833.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.06

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