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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.33, 13,276.93 and 2,277.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.33, 13,276.93 and 2,277.51 is: 3,416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.33 : 13,276.93 = 2,277.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.33/13,276.93 = 2,277.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.33x = 13,276.93 × 2,277.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.33x = 30,238,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,238,340.84/8,851.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.25

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