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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.72, 13,254.10 and 2,262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.72, 13,254.10 and 2,262.96 is: 3,394.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.72 : 13,254.10 = 2,262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.72/13,254.10 = 2,262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.72x = 13,254.10 × 2,262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.72x = 29,993,492.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,993,492.48/8,836.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.19

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