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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.43, 13,253.01 and 2,261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.43, 13,253.01 and 2,261.56 is: 3,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.43 : 13,253.01 = 2,261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.43/13,253.01 = 2,261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.43x = 13,253.01 × 2,261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.43x = 29,972,477.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,972,477.30/8,835.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.31

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