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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.14, 13,276.26 and 2,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.14, 13,276.26 and 2,277.70 is: 3,416.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.14 : 13,276.26 = 2,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.14/13,276.26 = 2,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.14x = 13,276.26 × 2,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.14x = 30,239,337.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,239,337.40/8,851.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.43

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