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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.73, 13,275.36 and 2,275.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.73, 13,275.36 and 2,275.86 is: 3,413.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.73 : 13,275.36 = 2,275.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.73/13,275.36 = 2,275.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.73x = 13,275.36 × 2,275.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.73x = 30,212,860.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,212,860.81/8,849.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.99

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