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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.35, 13,254.22 and 2,262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.35, 13,254.22 and 2,262.60 is: 3,393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.35 : 13,254.22 = 2,262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.35/13,254.22 = 2,262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.35x = 13,254.22 × 2,262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.35x = 29,988,998.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,988,998.17/8,836.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.82

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