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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.22, 13,278.99 and 2,695.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.22, 13,278.99 and 2,695.22 is: 4,043.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.22 : 13,278.99 = 2,695.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.22/13,278.99 = 2,695.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.22x = 13,278.99 × 2,695.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.22x = 35,789,799.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,789,799.43/8,851.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.49

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