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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.94, 13,273.43 and 2,275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.94, 13,273.43 and 2,275.14 is: 3,412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.94 : 13,273.43 = 2,275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.94/13,273.43 = 2,275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.94x = 13,273.43 × 2,275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.94x = 30,198,900.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,198,900.15/8,848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.71

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