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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.34, 13,252.56 and 2,261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.34, 13,252.56 and 2,261.14 is: 3,391.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.34 : 13,252.56 = 2,261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.34/13,252.56 = 2,261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.34x = 13,252.56 × 2,261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.34x = 29,965,893.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,965,893.52/8,835.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.59

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