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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.10, 13,443.19 and 2,722.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.10, 13,443.19 and 2,722.16 is: 4,083.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.10 : 13,443.19 = 2,722.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.10/13,443.19 = 2,722.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.10x = 13,443.19 × 2,722.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.10x = 36,594,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,594,554.50/8,962.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.26

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