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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.98, 13,282.74 and 2,281.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.98, 13,282.74 and 2,281.11 is: 3,421.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.98 : 13,282.74 = 2,281.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.98/13,282.74 = 2,281.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.98x = 13,282.74 × 2,281.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.98x = 30,299,391.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,299,391.04/8,854.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.73

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