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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.22, 13,492.97 and 3,151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.22, 13,492.97 and 3,151.80 is: 4,727.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.22 : 13,492.97 = 3,151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.22/13,492.97 = 3,151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.22x = 13,492.97 × 3,151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.22x = 42,527,127.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,527,127.09/8,995.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.75

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