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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.60, 13,251.60 and 2,260.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.60, 13,251.60 and 2,260.85 is: 3,391.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.60 : 13,251.60 = 2,260.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.60/13,251.60 = 2,260.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.60x = 13,251.60 × 2,260.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.60x = 29,959,813.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,959,813.60/8,834.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.19

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