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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.36, 13,114.83 and 2,822.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.36, 13,114.83 and 2,822.41 is: 4,231.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.36 : 13,114.83 = 2,822.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.36/13,114.83 = 2,822.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.36x = 13,114.83 × 2,822.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.36x = 37,015,427.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,015,427.34/8,747.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.61

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