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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.85, 13,253.30 and 2,261.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.85, 13,253.30 and 2,261.62 is: 3,392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.85 : 13,253.30 = 2,261.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.85/13,253.30 = 2,261.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.85x = 13,253.30 × 2,261.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.85x = 29,973,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,973,850.77/8,835.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.30

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