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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.47, 13,250.72 and 2,260.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.47, 13,250.72 and 2,260.71 is: 3,390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.47 : 13,250.72 = 2,260.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.47/13,250.72 = 2,260.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.47x = 13,250.72 × 2,260.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.47x = 29,956,040.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,956,040.86/8,834.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.81

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