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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,945.29, 13,418.08 and 3,022.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,945.29, 13,418.08 and 3,022.24 is: 4,533.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,945.29 : 13,418.08 = 3,022.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,945.29/13,418.08 = 3,022.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,945.29x = 13,418.08 × 3,022.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,945.29x = 40,552,612.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,552,612.92/8,945.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.41

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