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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.40, 13,274.58 and 2,275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.40, 13,274.58 and 2,275.64 is: 3,413.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.40 : 13,274.58 = 2,275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.40/13,274.58 = 2,275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.40x = 13,274.58 × 2,275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.40x = 30,208,165.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,208,165.23/8,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.58

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