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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.22, 12,311.76 and 4,942.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.22, 12,311.76 and 4,942.59 is: 6,820.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.22 : 12,311.76 = 4,942.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.22/12,311.76 = 4,942.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.22x = 12,311.76 × 4,942.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.22x = 60,851,895.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,851,895.59/8,922.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.27

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