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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.02, 13,463.15 and 2,818.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.02, 13,463.15 and 2,818.02 is: 4,227.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.02 : 13,463.15 = 2,818.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.02/13,463.15 = 2,818.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.02x = 13,463.15 × 2,818.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.02x = 37,939,425.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,939,425.96/8,974.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.70

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