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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.42, 13,222.97 and 3,273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.42, 13,222.97 and 3,273.92 is: 4,906.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.42 : 13,222.97 = 3,273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.42/13,222.97 = 3,273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.42x = 13,222.97 × 3,273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.42x = 43,290,929.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,290,929.57/8,822.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.92

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