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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.03, 13,217.70 and 2,889.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.03, 13,217.70 and 2,889.51 is: 4,333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.03 : 13,217.70 = 2,889.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.03/13,217.70 = 2,889.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.03x = 13,217.70 × 2,889.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.03x = 38,192,676.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,192,676.33/8,814.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.17

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