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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.08, 13,463.26 and 2,818.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.08, 13,463.26 and 2,818.08 is: 4,227.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.08 : 13,463.26 = 2,818.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.08/13,463.26 = 2,818.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.08x = 13,463.26 × 2,818.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.08x = 37,940,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,940,543.74/8,974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.79

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