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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.60, 13,219.56 and 2,970

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.60, 13,219.56 and 2,970 is: 4,454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.60 : 13,219.56 = 2,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.60/13,219.56 = 2,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.60x = 13,219.56 × 2,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.60x = 39,262,093.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,262,093.20/8,814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.21

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