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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.94, 13,270.41 and 2,273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.94, 13,270.41 and 2,273.13 is: 3,409.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.94 : 13,270.41 = 2,273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.94/13,270.41 = 2,273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.94x = 13,270.41 × 2,273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.94x = 30,165,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,165,367.08/8,846.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.70

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