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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.41, 13,253.55 and 2,261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.41, 13,253.55 and 2,261.64 is: 3,392.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.41 : 13,253.55 = 2,261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.41/13,253.55 = 2,261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.41x = 13,253.55 × 2,261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.41x = 29,974,758.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,974,758.82/8,835.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.57

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