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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.44, 13,233.68 and 2,979.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.44, 13,233.68 and 2,979.08 is: 4,468.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.44 : 13,233.68 = 2,979.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.44/13,233.68 = 2,979.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.44x = 13,233.68 × 2,979.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.44x = 39,424,191.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,424,191.41/8,822.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,468.63

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