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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.49, 13,385.26 and 3,077.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.49, 13,385.26 and 3,077.73 is: 4,617.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.49 : 13,385.26 = 3,077.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.49/13,385.26 = 3,077.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.49x = 13,385.26 × 3,077.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.49x = 41,196,216.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,196,216.26/8,922.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.12

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