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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,464.98, 12,694.74 and 2,918.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,464.98, 12,694.74 and 2,918.22 is: 4,376.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,464.98 : 12,694.74 = 2,918.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,464.98/12,694.74 = 2,918.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,464.98x = 12,694.74 × 2,918.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,464.98x = 37,046,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,046,044.16/8,464.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,376.39

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