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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.55, 13,217.49 and 4,367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.55, 13,217.49 and 4,367.08 is: 6,548.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.55 : 13,217.49 = 4,367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.55/13,217.49 = 4,367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.55x = 13,217.49 × 4,367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.55x = 57,721,836.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,721,836.23/8,814.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.47

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