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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.61, 13,284.19 and 2,614.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.61, 13,284.19 and 2,614.37 is: 3,922.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.61 : 13,284.19 = 2,614.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.61/13,284.19 = 2,614.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.61x = 13,284.19 × 2,614.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.61x = 34,729,787.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,729,787.81/8,854.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.23

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