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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.24, 13,266.84 and 2,271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.24, 13,266.84 and 2,271.48 is: 3,406.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.24 : 13,266.84 = 2,271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.24/13,266.84 = 2,271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.24x = 13,266.84 × 2,271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.24x = 30,135,361.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,135,361.72/8,845.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.96

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