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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.43, 13,251.51 and 2,260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.43, 13,251.51 and 2,260.56 is: 3,390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.43 : 13,251.51 = 2,260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.43/13,251.51 = 2,260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.43x = 13,251.51 × 2,260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.43x = 29,955,833.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,955,833.45/8,834.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.81

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