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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.52, 13,277.22 and 2,277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.52, 13,277.22 and 2,277.72 is: 3,416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.52 : 13,277.22 = 2,277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.52/13,277.22 = 2,277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.52x = 13,277.22 × 2,277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.52x = 30,241,789.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,241,789.54/8,851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.57

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