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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.02, 13,272.03 and 2,274.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.02, 13,272.03 and 2,274.21 is: 3,411.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.02 : 13,272.03 = 2,274.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.02/13,272.03 = 2,274.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.02x = 13,272.03 × 2,274.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.02x = 30,183,376.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,183,376.95/8,848.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.32

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