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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.59, 13,266.89 and 2,271.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.59, 13,266.89 and 2,271.31 is: 3,406.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.59 : 13,266.89 = 2,271.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.59/13,266.89 = 2,271.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.59x = 13,266.89 × 2,271.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.59x = 30,133,219.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,133,219.93/8,844.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.97

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