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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.94, 13,268.98 and 2,272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.94, 13,268.98 and 2,272.76 is: 3,408.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.94 : 13,268.98 = 2,272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.94/13,268.98 = 2,272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.94x = 13,268.98 × 2,272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.94x = 30,157,206.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,157,206.98/8,846.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.77

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