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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.42, 13,222.44 and 3,274.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.42, 13,222.44 and 3,274.83 is: 4,912.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.42 : 13,222.44 = 3,274.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.42/13,222.44 = 3,274.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.42x = 13,222.44 × 3,274.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.42x = 43,301,243.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,301,243.19/8,814.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.55

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