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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.08, 13,275.25 and 2,276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.08, 13,275.25 and 2,276.28 is: 3,414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.08 : 13,275.25 = 2,276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.08/13,275.25 = 2,276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.08x = 13,275.25 × 2,276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.08x = 30,218,180.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,218,180.38/8,850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.45

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