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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.01, 13,267.20 and 2,271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.01, 13,267.20 and 2,271.26 is: 3,406.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.01 : 13,267.20 = 2,271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.01/13,267.20 = 2,271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.01x = 13,267.20 × 2,271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.01x = 30,133,260.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,133,260.67/8,845.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.81

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