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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.02, 13,252.49 and 2,261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.02, 13,252.49 and 2,261.19 is: 3,391.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.02 : 13,252.49 = 2,261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.02/13,252.49 = 2,261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.02x = 13,252.49 × 2,261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.02x = 29,966,397.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,966,397.86/8,835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.77

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