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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.93, 13,252.26 and 2,261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.93, 13,252.26 and 2,261.06 is: 3,391.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.93 : 13,252.26 = 2,261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.93/13,252.26 = 2,261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.93x = 13,252.26 × 2,261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.93x = 29,964,155.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,964,155.00/8,834.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.56

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