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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.51, 13,251.75 and 2,260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.51, 13,251.75 and 2,260.70 is: 3,391.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.51 : 13,251.75 = 2,260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.51/13,251.75 = 2,260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.51x = 13,251.75 × 2,260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.51x = 29,958,231.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,958,231.23/8,834.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.05

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