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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.52, 13,383.26 and 2,682.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.52, 13,383.26 and 2,682.41 is: 4,023.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.52 : 13,383.26 = 2,682.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.52/13,383.26 = 2,682.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.52x = 13,383.26 × 2,682.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.52x = 35,899,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,899,330.25/8,922.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.45

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