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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.26, 13,301.46 and 3,022.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.26, 13,301.46 and 3,022.92 is: 4,535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.26 : 13,301.46 = 3,022.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.26/13,301.46 = 3,022.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.26x = 13,301.46 × 3,022.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.26x = 40,209,249.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,209,249.46/8,866.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.09

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