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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.85, 13,284.63 and 7,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.85, 13,284.63 and 7,014.48 is: 10,518.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.85 : 13,284.63 = 7,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.85/13,284.63 = 7,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.85x = 13,284.63 × 7,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.85x = 93,184,771.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,184,771.44/8,858.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,518.83

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