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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.91, 13,270.83 and 2,273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.91, 13,270.83 and 2,273.14 is: 3,409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.91 : 13,270.83 = 2,273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.91/13,270.83 = 2,273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.91x = 13,270.83 × 2,273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.91x = 30,166,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,166,454.51/8,846.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.83

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