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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.14, 13,463.34 and 2,818.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.14, 13,463.34 and 2,818.14 is: 4,227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.14 : 13,463.34 = 2,818.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.14/13,463.34 = 2,818.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.14x = 13,463.34 × 2,818.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.14x = 37,941,576.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,941,576.99/8,974.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.88

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