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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.26, 13,254.36 and 2,262.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.26, 13,254.36 and 2,262.42 is: 3,393.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.26 : 13,254.36 = 2,262.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.26/13,254.36 = 2,262.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.26x = 13,254.36 × 2,262.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.26x = 29,986,929.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,986,929.15/8,836.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.62

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