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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.73, 13,270.86 and 2,272.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.73, 13,270.86 and 2,272.86 is: 3,409.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.73 : 13,270.86 = 2,272.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.73/13,270.86 = 2,272.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.73x = 13,270.86 × 2,272.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.73x = 30,162,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,162,806.86/8,846.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.49

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