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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.98, 13,252.97 and 2,262.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.98, 13,252.97 and 2,262.21 is: 3,393.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.98 : 13,252.97 = 2,262.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.98/13,252.97 = 2,262.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.98x = 13,252.97 × 2,262.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.98x = 29,980,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,980,989.95/8,835.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.06

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