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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.96, 13,268.94 and 2,272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.96, 13,268.94 and 2,272.30 is: 3,408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.96 : 13,268.94 = 2,272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.96/13,268.94 = 2,272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.96x = 13,268.94 × 2,272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.96x = 30,151,012.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,151,012.36/8,845.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.45

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