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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.94, 13,274.91 and 2,276.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.94, 13,274.91 and 2,276.13 is: 3,414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.94 : 13,274.91 = 2,276.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.94/13,274.91 = 2,276.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.94x = 13,274.91 × 2,276.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.94x = 30,215,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,215,420.90/8,849.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.20

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