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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,812.06, 13,218.80 and 3,814.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,812.06, 13,218.80 and 3,814.76 is: 5,722.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812.06 : 13,218.80 = 3,814.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812.06/13,218.80 = 3,814.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812.06x = 13,218.80 × 3,814.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812.06x = 50,426,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,426,563.46/8,812.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,722.45

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