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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,914.50, 13,371.78 and 2,674.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,914.50, 13,371.78 and 2,674.62 is: 4,011.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,914.50 : 13,371.78 = 2,674.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,914.50/13,371.78 = 2,674.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,914.50x = 13,371.78 × 2,674.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,914.50x = 35,764,430.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,764,430.22/8,914.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.94

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