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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,857, 13,286.46 and 3,014.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,857, 13,286.46 and 3,014.04 is: 4,521.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,857 : 13,286.46 = 3,014.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,857/13,286.46 = 3,014.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,857x = 13,286.46 × 3,014.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,857x = 40,045,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,045,921.90/8,857
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.39

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