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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.22, 13,257.45 and 2,914.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.22, 13,257.45 and 2,914.45 is: 4,372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.22 : 13,257.45 = 2,914.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.22/13,257.45 = 2,914.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.22x = 13,257.45 × 2,914.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.22x = 38,638,175.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,638,175.15/8,837.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.21

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