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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,970.06, 13,457.25 and 2,814.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,970.06, 13,457.25 and 2,814.06 is: 4,221.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,970.06 : 13,457.25 = 2,814.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,970.06/13,457.25 = 2,814.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,970.06x = 13,457.25 × 2,814.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,970.06x = 37,869,508.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,869,508.94/8,970.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.77

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