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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.03, 13,270.55 and 2,273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.03, 13,270.55 and 2,273.23 is: 3,409.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.03 : 13,270.55 = 2,273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.03/13,270.55 = 2,273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.03x = 13,270.55 × 2,273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.03x = 30,166,955.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,166,955.74/8,847.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.84

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