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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.04, 12,885.96 and 2,747.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.04, 12,885.96 and 2,747.44 is: 4,120.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.04 : 12,885.96 = 2,747.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.04/12,885.96 = 2,747.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.04x = 12,885.96 × 2,747.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.04x = 35,403,401.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,403,401.94/8,592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.49

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