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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.84, 13,386.17 and 2,682.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.84, 13,386.17 and 2,682.33 is: 4,024.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.84 : 13,386.17 = 2,682.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.84/13,386.17 = 2,682.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.84x = 13,386.17 × 2,682.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.84x = 35,906,132.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,906,132.08/8,922.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.07

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