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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.35, 13,252.73 and 2,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.35, 13,252.73 and 2,261.60 is: 3,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.35 : 13,252.73 = 2,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.35/13,252.73 = 2,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.35x = 13,252.73 × 2,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.35x = 29,972,296.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,972,296.60/8,835.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.31

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