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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.17, 13,252.68 and 2,261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.17, 13,252.68 and 2,261.34 is: 3,391.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.17 : 13,252.68 = 2,261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.17/13,252.68 = 2,261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.17x = 13,252.68 × 2,261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.17x = 29,968,815.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,968,815.39/8,835.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.99

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