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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.98, 13,273.74 and 2,275.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.98, 13,273.74 and 2,275.11 is: 3,412.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.98 : 13,273.74 = 2,275.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.98/13,273.74 = 2,275.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.98x = 13,273.74 × 2,275.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.98x = 30,199,218.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,199,218.61/8,848.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.73

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