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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.54, 13,253.22 and 2,261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.54, 13,253.22 and 2,261.70 is: 3,392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.54 : 13,253.22 = 2,261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.54/13,253.22 = 2,261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.54x = 13,253.22 × 2,261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.54x = 29,974,807.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,974,807.67/8,835.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.53

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