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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.22, 13,255.95 and 2,913.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.22, 13,255.95 and 2,913.46 is: 4,370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.22 : 13,255.95 = 2,913.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.22/13,255.95 = 2,913.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.22x = 13,255.95 × 2,913.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.22x = 38,620,613.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,620,613.81/8,836.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.72

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