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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.22, 12,889.73 and 3,044.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.22, 12,889.73 and 3,044.36 is: 4,567.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.22 : 12,889.73 = 3,044.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.22/12,889.73 = 3,044.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.22x = 12,889.73 × 3,044.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.22x = 39,240,978.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,240,978.42/8,592.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.04

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