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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.59, 13,251.86 and 2,260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.59, 13,251.86 and 2,260.76 is: 3,391.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.59 : 13,251.86 = 2,260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.59/13,251.86 = 2,260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.59x = 13,251.86 × 2,260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.59x = 29,959,263.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,959,263.71/8,834.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.13

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