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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.44, 13,286.80 and 3,014.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.44, 13,286.80 and 3,014.36 is: 4,521.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.44 : 13,286.80 = 3,014.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.44/13,286.80 = 3,014.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.44x = 13,286.80 × 3,014.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.44x = 40,051,198.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,051,198.45/8,858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.25

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