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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.94, 13,271.91 and 2,274.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.94, 13,271.91 and 2,274.13 is: 3,411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.94 : 13,271.91 = 2,274.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.94/13,271.91 = 2,274.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.94x = 13,271.91 × 2,274.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.94x = 30,182,048.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,182,048.69/8,847.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.20

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