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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,514.13, 12,771.81 and 2,274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,514.13, 12,771.81 and 2,274.10 is: 3,411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,514.13 : 12,771.81 = 2,274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,514.13/12,771.81 = 2,274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,514.13x = 12,771.81 × 2,274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,514.13x = 29,044,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,044,373.12/8,514.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.31

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