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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.74, 13,276.53 and 2,277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.74, 13,276.53 and 2,277.96 is: 3,416.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.74 : 13,276.53 = 2,277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.74/13,276.53 = 2,277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.74x = 13,276.53 × 2,277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.74x = 30,243,404.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,243,404.28/8,851.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.66

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