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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.44, 12,832.20 and 2,314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.44, 12,832.20 and 2,314.56 is: 3,471.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.44 : 12,832.20 = 2,314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.44/12,832.20 = 2,314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.44x = 12,832.20 × 2,314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.44x = 29,700,896.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,700,896.83/8,554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.99

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