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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.59, 13,383.88 and 3,724.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.59, 13,383.88 and 3,724.82 is: 5,587.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.59 : 13,383.88 = 3,724.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.59/13,383.88 = 3,724.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.59x = 13,383.88 × 3,724.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.59x = 49,852,458.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,852,458.36/8,922.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.22

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