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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.06, 13,222.33 and 2,574.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.06, 13,222.33 and 2,574.53 is: 3,862.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.06 : 13,222.33 = 2,574.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.06/13,222.33 = 2,574.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.06x = 13,222.33 × 2,574.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.06x = 34,041,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,041,326.36/8,814.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.16

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