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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.85, 13,271.73 and 2,274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.85, 13,271.73 and 2,274.02 is: 3,411.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.85 : 13,271.73 = 2,274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.85/13,271.73 = 2,274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.85x = 13,271.73 × 2,274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.85x = 30,180,179.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,180,179.45/8,847.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.02

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