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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.71, 13,274.69 and 2,275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.71, 13,274.69 and 2,275.91 is: 3,413.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.71 : 13,274.69 = 2,275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.71/13,274.69 = 2,275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.71x = 13,274.69 × 2,275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.71x = 30,211,921.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,211,921.96/8,849.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.89

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