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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.25, 13,269.32 and 2,272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.25, 13,269.32 and 2,272.44 is: 3,408.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.25 : 13,269.32 = 2,272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.25/13,269.32 = 2,272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.25x = 13,269.32 × 2,272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.25x = 30,153,722.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,153,722.18/8,846.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.64

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