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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.24, 13,366.42 and 2,247.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.24, 13,366.42 and 2,247.77 is: 3,371.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.24 : 13,366.42 = 2,247.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.24/13,366.42 = 2,247.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.24x = 13,366.42 × 2,247.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.24x = 30,044,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,044,665.68/8,911.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.55

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