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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.22, 13,280.49 and 2,696.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.22, 13,280.49 and 2,696.22 is: 4,044.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.22 : 13,280.49 = 2,696.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.22/13,280.49 = 2,696.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.22x = 13,280.49 × 2,696.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.22x = 35,807,122.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,807,122.75/8,852.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.99

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