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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.04, 13,277.10 and 2,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.04, 13,277.10 and 2,277.44 is: 3,416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.04 : 13,277.10 = 2,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.04/13,277.10 = 2,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.04x = 13,277.10 × 2,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.04x = 30,237,798.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,237,798.62/8,851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.30

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