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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.89, 13,271.94 and 2,273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.89, 13,271.94 and 2,273.91 is: 3,410.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.89 : 13,271.94 = 2,273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.89/13,271.94 = 2,273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.89x = 13,271.94 × 2,273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.89x = 30,179,197.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,179,197.09/8,847.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.89

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