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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.35, 13,254.04 and 2,262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.35, 13,254.04 and 2,262.12 is: 3,393.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.35 : 13,254.04 = 2,262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.35/13,254.04 = 2,262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.35x = 13,254.04 × 2,262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.35x = 29,982,228.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,982,228.96/8,836.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.06

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