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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.90, 13,275.59 and 2,276.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.90, 13,275.59 and 2,276.07 is: 3,414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.90 : 13,275.59 = 2,276.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.90/13,275.59 = 2,276.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.90x = 13,275.59 × 2,276.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.90x = 30,216,160.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,216,160.75/8,849.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.30

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