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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.41, 13,271.58 and 2,273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.41, 13,271.58 and 2,273.64 is: 3,410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.41 : 13,271.58 = 2,273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.41/13,271.58 = 2,273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.41x = 13,271.58 × 2,273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.41x = 30,174,795.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,174,795.15/8,847.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.58

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