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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.17, 13,203.62 and 5,302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.17, 13,203.62 and 5,302.23 is: 7,942.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.17 : 13,203.62 = 5,302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.17/13,203.62 = 5,302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.17x = 13,203.62 × 5,302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.17x = 70,008,603.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,008,603.56/8,814.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,942.74

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