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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.29, 13,383.65 and 2,999.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.29, 13,383.65 and 2,999.26 is: 4,498.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.29 : 13,383.65 = 2,999.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.29/13,383.65 = 2,999.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.29x = 13,383.65 × 2,999.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.29x = 40,141,046.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,141,046.10/8,922.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.96

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