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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.85, 13,223.51 and 2,575.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.85, 13,223.51 and 2,575.32 is: 3,863.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.85 : 13,223.51 = 2,575.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.85/13,223.51 = 2,575.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.85x = 13,223.51 × 2,575.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.85x = 34,054,769.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,054,769.77/8,814.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.34

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