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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.79, 13,390.35 and 3,079.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.79, 13,390.35 and 3,079.42 is: 4,621.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.79 : 13,390.35 = 3,079.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.79/13,390.35 = 3,079.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.79x = 13,390.35 × 3,079.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.79x = 41,234,466.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,234,466.57/8,922.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.25

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