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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.14, 13,282.84 and 2,281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.14, 13,282.84 and 2,281.18 is: 3,421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.14 : 13,282.84 = 2,281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.14/13,282.84 = 2,281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.14x = 13,282.84 × 2,281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.14x = 30,300,548.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,300,548.95/8,855.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.80

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