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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.39, 13,269.69 and 2,272.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.39, 13,269.69 and 2,272.41 is: 3,408.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.39 : 13,269.69 = 2,272.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.39/13,269.69 = 2,272.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.39x = 13,269.69 × 2,272.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.39x = 30,154,176.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,154,176.25/8,846.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.64

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