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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.29, 13,269.44 and 2,272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.29, 13,269.44 and 2,272.48 is: 3,408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.29 : 13,269.44 = 2,272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.29/13,269.44 = 2,272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.29x = 13,269.44 × 2,272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.29x = 30,154,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,154,558.82/8,846.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.72

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