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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.96, 13,267.44 and 2,271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.96, 13,267.44 and 2,271.30 is: 3,406.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.96 : 13,267.44 = 2,271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.96/13,267.44 = 2,271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.96x = 13,267.44 × 2,271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.96x = 30,134,336.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,134,336.47/8,844.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.95

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