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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.03, 13,217.96 and 3,547.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.03, 13,217.96 and 3,547.67 is: 5,320.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.03 : 13,217.96 = 3,547.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.03/13,217.96 = 3,547.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.03x = 13,217.96 × 3,547.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.03x = 46,892,960.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,892,960.15/8,814.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.27

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