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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.09, 13,383.80 and 2,681.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.09, 13,383.80 and 2,681.61 is: 4,022.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.09 : 13,383.80 = 2,681.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.09/13,383.80 = 2,681.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.09x = 13,383.80 × 2,681.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.09x = 35,890,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,890,131.92/8,922.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.61

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