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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.43, 13,292.52 and 3,314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.43, 13,292.52 and 3,314.22 is: 4,971.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.43 : 13,292.52 = 3,314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.43/13,292.52 = 3,314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.43x = 13,292.52 × 3,314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.43x = 44,054,335.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,054,335.63/8,861.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.47

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