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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.74, 13,267.62 and 2,271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.74, 13,267.62 and 2,271.96 is: 3,407.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.74 : 13,267.62 = 2,271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.74/13,267.62 = 2,271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.74x = 13,267.62 × 2,271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.74x = 30,143,501.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,143,501.94/8,845.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.69

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