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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.74, 13,252.12 and 2,260.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.74, 13,252.12 and 2,260.94 is: 3,391.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.74 : 13,252.12 = 2,260.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.74/13,252.12 = 2,260.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.74x = 13,252.12 × 2,260.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.74x = 29,962,248.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,962,248.19/8,834.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.41

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