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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.25, 13,270.81 and 2,273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.25, 13,270.81 and 2,273.44 is: 3,410.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.25 : 13,270.81 = 2,273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.25/13,270.81 = 2,273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.25x = 13,270.81 × 2,273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.25x = 30,170,390.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,170,390.29/8,847.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.14

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