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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.23, 13,222.58 and 2,574.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.23, 13,222.58 and 2,574.70 is: 3,862.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.23 : 13,222.58 = 2,574.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.23/13,222.58 = 2,574.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.23x = 13,222.58 × 2,574.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.23x = 34,044,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,044,160.25/8,814.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.41

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