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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.14, 13,278.33 and 2,278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.14, 13,278.33 and 2,278.18 is: 3,417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.14 : 13,278.33 = 2,278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.14/13,278.33 = 2,278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.14x = 13,278.33 × 2,278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.14x = 30,250,425.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,250,425.84/8,852.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.30

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