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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.41, 13,277.09 and 2,277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.41, 13,277.09 and 2,277.56 is: 3,416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.41 : 13,277.09 = 2,277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.41/13,277.09 = 2,277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.41x = 13,277.09 × 2,277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.41x = 30,239,291.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,239,291.33/8,851.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.32

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