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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,553.64, 12,829.22 and 2,314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,553.64, 12,829.22 and 2,314.02 is: 3,470.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,553.64 : 12,829.22 = 2,314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,553.64/12,829.22 = 2,314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,553.64x = 12,829.22 × 2,314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,553.64x = 29,687,071.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,687,071.66/8,553.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.69

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