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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.22, 13,242.47 and 2,904.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.22, 13,242.47 and 2,904.44 is: 4,357.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.22 : 13,242.47 = 2,904.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.22/13,242.47 = 2,904.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.22x = 13,242.47 × 2,904.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.22x = 38,461,878.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,461,878.83/8,827.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.19

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