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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.43, 13,281.64 and 2,614.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.43, 13,281.64 and 2,614.52 is: 3,921.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.43 : 13,281.64 = 2,614.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.43/13,281.64 = 2,614.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.43x = 13,281.64 × 2,614.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.43x = 34,725,140.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,725,140.08/8,854.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.78

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