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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.74, 13,270.12 and 2,522.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.74, 13,270.12 and 2,522.17 is: 3,782.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.74 : 13,270.12 = 2,522.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.74/13,270.12 = 2,522.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.74x = 13,270.12 × 2,522.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.74x = 33,469,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,469,498.56/8,847.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.83

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