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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.93, 13,254.35 and 2,262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.93, 13,254.35 and 2,262.20 is: 3,393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.93 : 13,254.35 = 2,262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.93/13,254.35 = 2,262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.93x = 13,254.35 × 2,262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.93x = 29,983,912.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,983,912.99/8,835.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.41

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