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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.79, 13,385.55 and 2,682.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.79, 13,385.55 and 2,682.10 is: 4,023.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.79 : 13,385.55 = 2,682.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.79/13,385.55 = 2,682.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.79x = 13,385.55 × 2,682.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.79x = 35,901,335.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,901,335.15/8,922.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.55

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