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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.63, 13,273.74 and 3,007.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.63, 13,273.74 and 3,007.14 is: 4,507.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.63 : 13,273.74 = 3,007.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.63/13,273.74 = 3,007.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.63x = 13,273.74 × 3,007.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.63x = 39,915,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,915,994.50/8,854.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.92

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