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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.68, 13,253.39 and 2,261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.68, 13,253.39 and 2,261.81 is: 3,392.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.68 : 13,253.39 = 2,261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.68/13,253.39 = 2,261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.68x = 13,253.39 × 2,261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.68x = 29,976,638.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,976,638.73/8,835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.68

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