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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.84, 13,385.02 and 2,682.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.84, 13,385.02 and 2,682.42 is: 4,023.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.84 : 13,385.02 = 2,682.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.84/13,385.02 = 2,682.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.84x = 13,385.02 × 2,682.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.84x = 35,904,245.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,904,245.35/8,922.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.86

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