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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.98, 13,253.66 and 2,262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.98, 13,253.66 and 2,262.22 is: 3,393.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.98 : 13,253.66 = 2,262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.98/13,253.66 = 2,262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.98x = 13,253.66 × 2,262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.98x = 29,982,700.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,982,700.38/8,835.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.25

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