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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.89, 13,276.32 and 2,277.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.89, 13,276.32 and 2,277.07 is: 3,415.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.89 : 13,276.32 = 2,277.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.89/13,276.32 = 2,277.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.89x = 13,276.32 × 2,277.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.89x = 30,231,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,231,109.98/8,850.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.60

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