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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,467.49, 12,702.25 and 2,922.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,467.49, 12,702.25 and 2,922.08 is: 4,383.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,467.49 : 12,702.25 = 2,922.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,467.49/12,702.25 = 2,922.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,467.49x = 12,702.25 × 2,922.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,467.49x = 37,116,930.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,116,930.82/8,467.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,383.46

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