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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.13, 13,252.68 and 2,261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.13, 13,252.68 and 2,261.30 is: 3,391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.13 : 13,252.68 = 2,261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.13/13,252.68 = 2,261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.13x = 13,252.68 × 2,261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.13x = 29,968,293.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,968,293.57/8,835.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.95

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