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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.06, 13,379.85 and 2,997.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.06, 13,379.85 and 2,997.18 is: 4,494.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.06 : 13,379.85 = 2,997.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.06/13,379.85 = 2,997.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.06x = 13,379.85 × 2,997.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.06x = 40,101,818.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,101,818.82/8,922.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.68

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