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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.22, 13,275.99 and 2,693.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.22, 13,275.99 and 2,693.22 is: 4,040.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.22 : 13,275.99 = 2,693.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.22/13,275.99 = 2,693.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.22x = 13,275.99 × 2,693.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.22x = 35,755,161.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,755,161.79/8,849.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.49

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