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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.35, 13,203.89 and 5,302.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.35, 13,203.89 and 5,302.41 is: 7,943.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.35 : 13,203.89 = 5,302.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.35/13,203.89 = 5,302.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.35x = 13,203.89 × 5,302.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.35x = 70,012,411.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,012,411.86/8,814.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,943.01

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