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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.03, 13,269.51 and 2,272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.03, 13,269.51 and 2,272.27 is: 3,408.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.03 : 13,269.51 = 2,272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.03/13,269.51 = 2,272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.03x = 13,269.51 × 2,272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.03x = 30,151,843.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,151,843.14/8,846.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.52

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