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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.15, 13,275.71 and 2,276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.15, 13,275.71 and 2,276.39 is: 3,414.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.15 : 13,275.71 = 2,276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.15/13,275.71 = 2,276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.15x = 13,275.71 × 2,276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.15x = 30,220,682.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,220,682.10/8,850.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.71

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