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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.20, 13,252.79 and 2,261.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.20, 13,252.79 and 2,261.39 is: 3,392.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.20 : 13,252.79 = 2,261.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.20/13,252.79 = 2,261.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.20x = 13,252.79 × 2,261.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.20x = 29,969,765.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,969,765.56/8,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.09

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