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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.96, 13,223.39 and 2,972.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.96, 13,223.39 and 2,972.03 is: 4,458.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.96 : 13,223.39 = 2,972.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.96/13,223.39 = 2,972.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.96x = 13,223.39 × 2,972.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.96x = 39,300,230.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300,230.80/8,814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.36

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