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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.22, 13,277.49 and 2,694.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.22, 13,277.49 and 2,694.22 is: 4,041.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.22 : 13,277.49 = 2,694.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.22/13,277.49 = 2,694.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.22x = 13,277.49 × 2,694.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.22x = 35,772,479.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,772,479.11/8,850.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.99

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