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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.04, 13,278.60 and 2,278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.04, 13,278.60 and 2,278.44 is: 3,417.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.04 : 13,278.60 = 2,278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.04/13,278.60 = 2,278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.04x = 13,278.60 × 2,278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.04x = 30,254,493.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,254,493.38/8,852.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.80

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