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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.18, 13,281.26 and 2,614.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.18, 13,281.26 and 2,614.27 is: 3,921.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.18 : 13,281.26 = 2,614.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.18/13,281.26 = 2,614.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.18x = 13,281.26 × 2,614.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.18x = 34,720,799.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,720,799.58/8,854.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.40

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