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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.08, 13,252.60 and 2,261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.08, 13,252.60 and 2,261.26 is: 3,391.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.08 : 13,252.60 = 2,261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.08/13,252.60 = 2,261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.08x = 13,252.60 × 2,261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.08x = 29,967,574.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,967,574.28/8,835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.88

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