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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.56, 13,214.88 and 2,884.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.56, 13,214.88 and 2,884.14 is: 4,326.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.56 : 13,214.88 = 2,884.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.56/13,214.88 = 2,884.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.56x = 13,214.88 × 2,884.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.56x = 38,113,564.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,113,564.00/8,809.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.39

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