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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.70, 13,270.25 and 2,272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.70, 13,270.25 and 2,272.94 is: 3,409.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.70 : 13,270.25 = 2,272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.70/13,270.25 = 2,272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.70x = 13,270.25 × 2,272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.70x = 30,162,520.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,162,520.89/8,846.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.47

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