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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.83, 13,217.72 and 2,967.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.83, 13,217.72 and 2,967.17 is: 4,449.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.83 : 13,217.72 = 2,967.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.83/13,217.72 = 2,967.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.83x = 13,217.72 × 2,967.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.83x = 39,219,141.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,219,141.33/8,814.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.23

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