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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.96, 13,222.68 and 2,575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.96, 13,222.68 and 2,575.68 is: 3,863.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.96 : 13,222.68 = 2,575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.96/13,222.68 = 2,575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.96x = 13,222.68 × 2,575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.96x = 34,057,392.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,057,392.42/8,814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.59

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