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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.31, 13,272.93 and 2,274.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.31, 13,272.93 and 2,274.55 is: 3,411.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.31 : 13,272.93 = 2,274.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.31/13,272.93 = 2,274.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.31x = 13,272.93 × 2,274.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.31x = 30,189,909.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,189,909.75/8,848.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.94

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