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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,914.98, 13,363.40 and 3,067.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,914.98, 13,363.40 and 3,067.86 is: 4,598.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,914.98 : 13,363.40 = 3,067.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,914.98/13,363.40 = 3,067.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,914.98x = 13,363.40 × 3,067.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,914.98x = 40,997,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,997,040.32/8,914.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.67

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