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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.25, 13,383.63 and 4,998.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.25, 13,383.63 and 4,998.61 is: 7,498.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.25 : 13,383.63 = 4,998.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.25/13,383.63 = 4,998.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.25x = 13,383.63 × 4,998.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.25x = 66,899,563.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,899,563.48/8,922.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.06

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