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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.65, 13,255.45 and 2,262.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.65, 13,255.45 and 2,262.89 is: 3,394.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.65 : 13,255.45 = 2,262.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.65/13,255.45 = 2,262.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.65x = 13,255.45 × 2,262.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.65x = 29,995,625.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,995,625.25/8,836.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.46

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