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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.85, 13,253.48 and 2,262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.85, 13,253.48 and 2,262.10 is: 3,393.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.85 : 13,253.48 = 2,262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.85/13,253.48 = 2,262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.85x = 13,253.48 × 2,262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.85x = 29,980,619.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,980,619.53/8,835.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.06

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