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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714, 13,072.44 and 2,559.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714, 13,072.44 and 2,559.44 is: 3,839.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714 : 13,072.44 = 2,559.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714/13,072.44 = 2,559.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714x = 13,072.44 × 2,559.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714x = 33,458,125.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,458,125.83/8,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.58

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