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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.93, 13,250.97 and 2,260.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.93, 13,250.97 and 2,260.78 is: 3,390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.93 : 13,250.97 = 2,260.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.93/13,250.97 = 2,260.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.93x = 13,250.97 × 2,260.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.93x = 29,957,527.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,957,527.96/8,834.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.81

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