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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.44, 13,463.34 and 2,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.44, 13,463.34 and 2,817 is: 4,226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.44 : 13,463.34 = 2,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.44/13,463.34 = 2,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.44x = 13,463.34 × 2,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.44x = 37,926,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,926,228.78/8,974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.03

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