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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.44, 13,235.10 and 2,665

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.44, 13,235.10 and 2,665 is: 3,997.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.44 : 13,235.10 = 2,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.44/13,235.10 = 2,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.44x = 13,235.10 × 2,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.44x = 35,271,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,271,541.50/8,822.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.93

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