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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.65, 13,276.46 and 2,276.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.65, 13,276.46 and 2,276.89 is: 3,415.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.65 : 13,276.46 = 2,276.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.65/13,276.46 = 2,276.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.65x = 13,276.46 × 2,276.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.65x = 30,229,027.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,229,027.62/8,850.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.46

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