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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.97, 13,283.22 and 2,281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.97, 13,283.22 and 2,281.14 is: 3,421.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.97 : 13,283.22 = 2,281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.97/13,283.22 = 2,281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.97x = 13,283.22 × 2,281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.97x = 30,300,884.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,300,884.47/8,854.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.91

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