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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.14, 13,281.34 and 2,280.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.14, 13,281.34 and 2,280.18 is: 3,420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.14 : 13,281.34 = 2,280.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.14/13,281.34 = 2,280.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.14x = 13,281.34 × 2,280.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.14x = 30,283,845.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,283,845.84/8,854.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.30

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