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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.33, 13,275.43 and 2,276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.33, 13,275.43 and 2,276.51 is: 3,414.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.33 : 13,275.43 = 2,276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.33/13,275.43 = 2,276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.33x = 13,275.43 × 2,276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.33x = 30,221,577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,221,577.08/8,850.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.74

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