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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.89, 13,252.79 and 2,261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.89, 13,252.79 and 2,261.13 is: 3,391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.89 : 13,252.79 = 2,261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.89/13,252.79 = 2,261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.89x = 13,252.79 × 2,261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.89x = 29,966,281.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,966,281.05/8,834.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.81

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