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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.65, 13,223.79 and 2,971.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.65, 13,223.79 and 2,971.71 is: 4,458.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.65 : 13,223.79 = 2,971.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.65/13,223.79 = 2,971.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.65x = 13,223.79 × 2,971.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.65x = 39,297,268.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,297,268.98/8,814.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.18

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