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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.07, 13,270.61 and 2,273.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.07, 13,270.61 and 2,273.27 is: 3,409.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.07 : 13,270.61 = 2,273.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.07/13,270.61 = 2,273.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.07x = 13,270.61 × 2,273.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.07x = 30,167,618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,167,618.92/8,847.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.90

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