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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.76, 13,255.11 and 2,262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.76, 13,255.11 and 2,262.92 is: 3,394.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.76 : 13,255.11 = 2,262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.76/13,255.11 = 2,262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.76x = 13,255.11 × 2,262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.76x = 29,995,253.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,995,253.52/8,836.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.37

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